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Morning Edition

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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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Minnesota kids love outdoor learning. Lawmakers are paying attention

Minnesota kids love outdoor learning. Lawmakers are paying attention

A recent visit with fifth graders to Wolf Ridge in northeastern Minnesota helps to understand why the state’s outdoor learning centers are popular, and why lawmakers are interested in expanding the idea.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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After a chock-full 2023, Walz predicts a limited to-do list for Minnesota lawmakers in 2024

After a chock-full 2023, Walz predicts a limited to-do list for Minnesota lawmakers in 2024

From legalizing marijuana to protecting abortion access, DFLers passed loads of new laws last year. Lawmakers now have a month to get their agenda together for the 2024 session. Gov. Tim Walz joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about what's in store for Minnesota in 2024.
by Cathy Wurzer and Dana Ferguson

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Dakota women leading two Twin Cities nonprofits aim to be catalysts for change 

Dakota women leading two Twin Cities nonprofits aim to be catalysts for change 

The Twin Cities are at the epicenter of a dynamic shift in the world of land stewardship and restoration work. Leading the charge are two nonprofit environmental organizations —Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi and Owámniyomni Okhódayapi — now both led by Indigenous women.  
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Six months after HyLife shut down, former workers hope for ‘better life’ if plant reopens

Six months after HyLife shut down, former workers hope for ‘better life’ if plant reopens

Half a year after the plant closed at short notice, laid-off workers and the city itself await the reopening of the pork processor under new ownership. However, the local residents have more questions than answers.
by Hannah Yang

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UW-La Crosse chancellor fired for making porn. Will his free speech argument stand?

UW-La Crosse chancellor fired for making porn. Will his free speech argument stand?

Joe Gow was fired for making and starring in online pornography with his wife. Now, he’s arguing his termination is a violation of his right to free speech. A University of Minnesota media law and First Amendment expert told MPR News that “it’s a ‘two things can be true’ kind of argument.”
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Morning Edition's favorite conversations of 2023

Morning Edition's favorite conversations of 2023

2023 was a heck of a year. Here are the Morning Edition team’s favorite conversations from it.
by MPR News Staff

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Getting dirty: No snow means messy training for dog sled mushers

Getting dirty: No snow means messy training for dog sled mushers

This season’s utter lack of snow is making for some tricky — and muddy — training for musher Erin Altemus, her husband and their 30 sled dogs. The couple is hoping to race in their first Iditarod in March.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Unity and heritage: Kwanzaa in Minnesota

Unity and heritage: Kwanzaa in Minnesota

Celebrated actor T. Mychael Rambo leads Kwanzaa festivities in Minneapolis, highlighting the holiday's significance in African American culture and community building.
by Jacob Aloi

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‘Red flag’ gun removal orders become new option in Minnesota in 2024

‘Red flag’ gun removal orders become new option in Minnesota in 2024

Earlier this year, the DFL-led Legislature approved the policy that will let a person petition the court to remove a firearm from another individual if they pose an extreme risk. It starts Jan. 1.
by Dana Ferguson

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