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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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Vaccines before the holidays? It's not too late, pharmacist says

Vaccines before the holidays? It's not too late, pharmacist says

To find out what people should know about getting the COVID, flu and RSV vaccines ahead of the holiday season, Cathy Wurzer talked to Ann Philbrick, a doctor of pharmacy and professor in the University of Minnesota’s College of Pharmacy.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Got sticker shock? Here's how much employer-based health insurance costs have risen in Minnesota

Got sticker shock? Here's how much employer-based health insurance costs have risen in Minnesota

Employer-based health insurance costs are expected to rise sharply in 2026. To learn how this is playing out in Minnesota, Cathy Wurzer talked to Brooks Deibele, a Minneapolis-based executive vice president at the benefits consultant firm Holmes Murphy.
by Cathy Wurzer, Megan Burks and Gracie Stockton

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Turning 26? Here's what to know about buying health insurance in Minnesota

Turning 26? Here's what to know about buying health insurance in Minnesota

Once most people turn 26 years old, they’re no longer eligible to be on a parent’s or guardian’s health insurance plan. To get some advice for Minnesotans reaching that milestone, Cathy Wurzer talked with MNsure Communications Manager Mary Robinson.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Morning Announcements for Nov. 17

Morning Announcements for Nov. 17

These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, Nov. 17. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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Morning Announcements for Nov. 14

Morning Announcements for Nov. 14

These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, Nov. 14. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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Minnesota lawmakers vote along party lines to end shutdown

Minnesota lawmakers vote along party lines to end shutdown

Minnesota U.S. Rep. Angie Craig joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to explain why she was voting against the bill to end the longest-running federal government shutdown in history.
by Cathy Wurzer and Matthew Alvarez

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Outrage around Jamar Clark’s killing by police has rippled through the last decade

Outrage around Jamar Clark’s killing by police has rippled through the last decade

It’s been 10 years since a Minneapolis police officer shot Jamar Clark, an unarmed 24-year-old Black man, during a confrontation. The frustration, anger and highly visible demonstrations led to changes in law enforcement policies and influenced future protests.
by Jon Collins

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Morning Announcements for Nov. 13

Morning Announcements for Nov. 13

These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, Nov. 13. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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