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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 'Blue Zones' creator launches Netflix docuseries on quest for long life

Minnesota 'Blue Zones' creator launches Netflix docuseries on quest for long life

Minnesota native Dan Buettner has launched a four-part docuseries on Netflix — “Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones” — learning about longevity from cultures and communities around the world. Buettner was a guest on Morning Edition with Cathy Wurzer to talk about his latest project.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Rochester bets on geothermal to power a green future

Rochester bets on geothermal to power a green future

Since June, construction workers in Rochester, Minn., have been drilling deep wells that will eventually be part of a large geothermal network meant to heat and cool multiple buildings downtown. These systems aren’t an option for every city. But in locations that have the right geologic conditions, it’s a climate-friendly way to heat and cool.
by Catharine Richert

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Breakfast at the Minnesota State Fair: All-you-can-drink milk

Breakfast at the Minnesota State Fair: All-you-can-drink milk

Cooler temperatures and tamer crowds draw out early bird fairgoers. Morning Edition is finding out what they’re having for breakfast at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. Producer Gracie Stockton has an audio postcard from the All You Can Drink Milk stand.
by Gracie Stockton and Cathy Wurzer

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Capitol area facelift looms with remodeling, demolition in store

Capitol area facelift looms with remodeling, demolition in store

The epicenter of Minnesota state government is in for a makeover. In coming years, the State Office Building will be remodeled and expanded while two other buildings in the State Capitol neighborhood could meet the wrecking ball. 
by Brian Bakst

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How the Minnesota mystery of 'Bloomfield bridge' was solved by a curious sleuth

How the Minnesota mystery of 'Bloomfield bridge' was solved by a curious sleuth

The history of the Bloomfield pedestrian bridge was nearly lost to time and fading memories. That is, until a man from Bloomington, Minn., spent two months trying to uncover its history.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lukas Levin and Gracie Stockton

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Art Hounds: Outdoor opera and a one-person show with a rotating cast

Art Hounds: Outdoor opera and a one-person show with a rotating cast

Art Hounds recommend the one-person play “Naive Super” at Norway House, in which the actor changes with every performance. Mixed Precipitation’s Pickup Truck Opera wraps up its traveling summer performances of Charles Gounod’s opera “Romeo and Juliet” at several outdoor metro locations. 
by Emily Bright

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Audio Postcard: Purple and gold pepper a prairie voyage

Audio Postcard: Purple and gold pepper a prairie voyage

Kelly Povo and Phyllis Root find bundles of purple Blazing Star and yellow Goldenrod in Lost Valley Prairie Scientific and Natural Area, just north of Hastings, Minn.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Still no strong 2024 GOP challenger for Amy Klobuchar

Still no strong 2024 GOP challenger for Amy Klobuchar

As DFL Sen. Amy Klobuchar prepares to seek a fourth term next year, a strong Republican challenger has yet to emerge.
by Mark Zdechlik

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