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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.

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April ends and spring showers continue into May

April ends and spring showers continue into May

While rain was the prominent player at the end of April, snow still found its way into parts of the state.
by Phil Picardi and Lukas Levin

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Art Hounds: Circus arts and mental health

Art Hounds: Circus arts and mental health

Also: Art Hounds recommend the Duluth Homegrown Music Festival and the South Metro Chorale performing a concert titled “Peace on Earth.”
by Emily Bright

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‘For the bees’: Retiring U of M entomologist Marla Spivak reflects on long career of bee science, advocacy

‘For the bees’: Retiring U of M entomologist Marla Spivak reflects on long career of bee science, advocacy

A University of Minnesota professor who is a widely recognized researcher and advocate for bees is retiring after more than 30 years. Marla Spivak created the U of M Bee Squad and the Bee Lab, and was awarded a McArthur Genius grant.
by Dan Gunderson

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How the Minnesota Twins’ lucky summer sausage got made

How the Minnesota Twins’ lucky summer sausage got made

The Minnesota Twins have won nine games in a row — the longest winning streak for the team since 2008. The team is crediting their wins to a lucky sausage. Where did it come from and how did it get into the dugout?
by Phil Picardi, Aleesa Kuznetsov and Anna Haecherl

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Sentencing postponed for Minnesota man who regrets joining Islamic State group

Sentencing postponed for Minnesota man who regrets joining Islamic State group

A Minnesota man who once fought for the Islamic State group in Syria but now expresses remorse and has been cooperating with authorities will have to wait to learn how much prison time he faces.
by The Associated Press

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Anglers hope better stocking can revive Minnesota’s muskie fishing

Anglers hope better stocking can revive Minnesota’s muskie fishing

Some anglers say Minnesota’s once-robust muskie fishery has declined in recent years, due to reduced stocking and increased pressure from anglers aided by the latest sonar technology.
by Kirsti Marohn

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As Goodhue County shifts further right, compromise is harder to find

As Goodhue County shifts further right, compromise is harder to find

After years of feeling unheard by local officials, many conservative Republicans welcome the shift. Others say the trend is creating new political tension and polarization in a community where moderate conservatives once prevailed. 
by Catharine Richert

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Timberwolves sweep Suns for first playoff series win in 20 years

Timberwolves sweep Suns for first playoff series win in 20 years

Edwards scored 29 of his points in the second half. He finished 12 of 22 from the field, including 7 of 13 from 3-point range. Minnesota won despite coach Chris Finch leaving the game late in the fourth after an inadvertent collision with Wolves guard Mike Conley.
by The Associated Press and Regina Medina

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