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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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The battle over land use: Farm crops versus solar farms

The battle over land use: Farm crops versus solar farms

The U.S. Department of Energy estimates the U.S. will need 10 million acres of solar panels by 2050 to meet the nation’s net zero-carbon goals. That means acreage currently used for farmland will become solar farms.
by Hannah Yang

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New voices emerge in Minnesota city, school board elections

New voices emerge in Minnesota city, school board elections

Votes were still being counted late Tuesday but some history was already made with Nadia Mohamed’s election as mayor of St. Louis Park and Mayor Emily Larson’s loss in Duluth. In the state’s largest school district, two candidates endorsed by a conservative group won seats.
by MPR News Staff

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In rhythm and revelation: Lady Midnight explores love and loss

In rhythm and revelation: Lady Midnight explores love and loss

Lady Midnight, a Minnesota-based singer, discusses her new dance-focused album “Pursuit & The Elusive,” which delves into themes of love, addiction and self-discovery, born from a deep personal journey during the pandemic and reflecting on past trauma and healing.
by Jacob Aloi

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Meet the 3 candidates in Minneapolis seeking the open seat in Ward 12

Meet the 3 candidates in Minneapolis seeking the open seat in Ward 12

The open seat left by departing council member Andrew Johnson is the prize for three contestants who want to bring change to Minneapolis City Hall.
by Jon Collins

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Lawsuit claims unequal housing code enforcement hurts Minneapolis renters of color

Lawsuit claims unequal housing code enforcement hurts Minneapolis renters of color

Ten northside tenants and homeowners recently sued the city of Minneapolis claiming it responds to housing code complaint calls in predominantly white neighborhoods with more efficiency than it does in predominantly Black neighborhoods on the city’s north side. The city denies it discriminates against Black and brown renters.  
by Regina Medina

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November starts cold following a wet and warm October

November starts cold following a wet and warm October

It’s been a cold start to November following a warmer-than-average and wet October in Minnesota. Retired meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley talks about the chill and easing drought conditions with Cathy Wurzer in their weekly weather chat.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Rollout of all-terrain trackchairs broadens access to state parks

Rollout of all-terrain trackchairs broadens access to state parks

If you use a wheelchair it can be a challenge to get out into the woods. But that is changing. The Minnesota DNR introduced five all-terrain trackchairs in some state parks last summer. Now 13 state parks offer the caterpillar-tracked chairs, allowing guests to range much further.
by Hannah Yang

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