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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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Why are Minnesota jail deaths on the rise?

Why are Minnesota jail deaths on the rise?

KARE 11 Investigative Journalist A.J. Lagoe has reported extensively on jail deaths and their sometimes flawed and “often toothless” investigations in Minnesota. He shared his insight as a guest on Morning Edition with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Cooperstown bound: Joe Mauer headed to baseball Hall of Fame

Cooperstown bound: Joe Mauer headed to baseball Hall of Fame

The St. Paul native and longtime Minnesota Twins catcher and first baseman was elected Tuesday to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. He'll be inducted into the hall in July.
by Peter Cox and MPR News Staff

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Minnesota’s Phillips aims for Granite State payoff to propel presidential bid forward

Minnesota’s Phillips aims for Granite State payoff to propel presidential bid forward

While not as visible as the Republican primary, voters in New Hampshire’s Democratic primary will send a message about the 2024 presidential race on Tuesday. Minnesota’s Dean Phillips hopes it aligns with the case he’s making against a fellow Democrat, President Joe Biden.
by Mark Zdechlik

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What's up with all the business closings on St. Paul's Grand Avenue? City council member weighs in

What's up with all the business closings on St. Paul's Grand Avenue? City council member weighs in

The St. Paul restaurant that claims to serve the most walleye in the world is calling it quits. The family who has owns Tavern on Grand on St. Paul’s Grand Avenue is closing the decades-old landmark in early June.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Colder temperatures may reverse in the next week

Colder temperatures may reverse in the next week

Average temperatures across the state for January have dropped into an extreme level of cold. However, the final weeks of January may see the opposite effect. If so, Minnesota could have its warmest winter in nearly 30 years.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Aging Minneapolis church gets new life as affordable housing near George Floyd Square

Aging Minneapolis church gets new life as affordable housing near George Floyd Square

City leaders on Thursday cut the ribbon on the Belfry Apartments near George Floyd Square. Not only does the project provide much-needed housing, but the church’s congregation also gets to stay and has a newly renovated worship space.
by Matt Sepic

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