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Morning Edition, with Cathy Wurzer in St. Paul and NPR hosts in Washington and Los Angeles, brings you all the news from overnight and the information you need to start your day. Listen from 4 to 9 a.m. every weekday.

Morning Announcements | Weather chats with Mark Seeley | Parting Thoughts

Three weeks after heavy rain, Waterville is still recovering from flooding

Three weeks after heavy rain, Waterville is still recovering from flooding

Three weeks after heavy rains flooded dozens of Minnesota counties, parts of Waterville are still underwater. Water levels in the city have dropped about 3 feet in the past week, but residents still find themselves grappling with sandbags and road closures and the town’s mayor says its streets are still lined with soggy furniture and lumber.
by Cathy Wurzer and Chandra Colvin

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Sheepish solar symbiosis: Two very different industries work together on the green energy transition

Sheepish solar symbiosis: Two very different industries work together on the green energy transition

New players are entering the field to help with the green energy transition by literally chowing down on the fields. It’s through the growing collaboration between solar developers and sheep farmers. 
by Hannah Yang

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Morning Announcements for July 9

Morning Announcements for July 9

Here are the morning announcements for Tuesday, July 9, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Can ‘wolf haters’ and ‘wolf lovers’ talk without howling?

Can ‘wolf haters’ and ‘wolf lovers’ talk without howling?

As controversy once again swirls around wolf management in Minnesota, two educational groups continue their work to insert science into the debate around wolves without dismissing people’s fears.
by Dan Kraker

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Morning Announcements for July 8

Morning Announcements for July 8

Here are the morning announcements for Monday, July 8.
by MPR News Staff

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After June’s floods, health concerns surface in northeastern Minnesota

After June’s floods, health concerns surface in northeastern Minnesota

It will be weeks until the full extent of damage is known and months until cleanup is complete in Cook and other parts of the state affected by high water. Residents are now in recovery mode and trying to get ahead of possible health effects from soaked structures.
by Erica Zurek

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Minnesota hits a state rainfall record

Minnesota hits a state rainfall record

Some Minnesota communities could see at least 50 inches of total precipitation for the year if trends continue the same way they have been since the start of 2024.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Morning Announcements for July 5

Morning Announcements for July 5

Here are the morning announcements for Friday, July 5, 2024.

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With pro soccer calling, Minnesota Aurora works to keep its summer vibe alive

With pro soccer calling, Minnesota Aurora works to keep its summer vibe alive

Minnesota Aurora’s built a reputation as a community-driven team with players who come to compete, enjoy Twin Cities summers and soak up the love of a dedicated fan base. With the team now on a path to going pro, fans and players know big changes may follow.
by Sam Stroozas

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Bloomington police chief discusses police car karaoke and AI facial recognition at Mall of America

Bloomington police chief discusses police car karaoke and AI facial recognition at Mall of America

Bloomington Police Chief Booker T. Hodges says he takes “the blame or credit” for a new YouTube series he hopes will get the public to pay attention to issues they might not otherwise while having a little fun.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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