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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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Wellness programs aim to support police officers through stressful work
In the last decade, officer wellness programs have spread across the country. They aim to keep officers mentally healthy and equip them to better cope with the stress of the job so they can be more effective police officers.   
Rain to continue through June with warm temperatures
Heavy rainfalls are continuing through June but this time warm weather is on the horizon again. Climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seely discussed the rain and heat in his weekly weather chat.
Volunteers are needed for the statewide bumble bee survey
The Minnesota Bumble Bee Atlas wants to expand its statewide survey of bumble bees, but needs more volunteers to do the work. The ambitious project aims to expand the knowledge of where bumble bees are found in Minnesota.
How do you stay safe in remote areas like BWCA during severe weather?
After a multi-year drought, the weather has turned wetter and meteorologist Sven Sundgaard says that pattern is more conducive to bouts of severe storms. So how do you stay safe in remote, outdoor, water-filled, even woodsy areas of Minnesota like the Boundary Waters Canoe Area when severe weather strikes?
Morning Announcements
Tell us what you’re celebrating this week. Whether it’s a milestone in your career, a family achievement, a community event, a birthday, or something good happening in your neighborhood, we want to hear your stories. Share your joy and let’s spread some positivity together with MPR News’ Morning Announcements!
What to know about Aurora’s bid to go pro
Minnesota’s women’s pre-professional soccer team, Aurora, has made a bid to go professional. Their announcement comes just three years after the team formed, and at a time when Minnesota’s women’s sports teams are catching fire.
Expert: Prosecutors may litigate Feeding Our Future fraud case like mob scheme
Longtime St. Paul criminal defense attorney Jack Rice forecasts what the initial trial and verdicts in the Feeding Our Future case could mean for the 45 remaining defendants.