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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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More Minnesota jails weigh dropping controversial medical provider

More Minnesota jails weigh dropping controversial medical provider

Sherburne County is the latest to consider switching from MEnD Correctional Care after its leader’s medical license was suspended earlier this year. Some advocates say it’s time to rethink the for-profit model of health care for people incarcerated in jails.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minneapolis family responds to rare, life-threatening pregnancy complication

Minneapolis family responds to rare, life-threatening pregnancy complication

Amniotic fluid embolism is a rare, life-threatening medical condition that occurs in roughly three out of every 100,000 births. In Minneapolis, one mother who survived works to help others.
by Sarah Gelbard

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Northfield farm expands land access for immigrant, newly emerging farmers 

Northfield farm expands land access for immigrant, newly emerging farmers 

It’s hard to get into farming if you are starting from scratch. Now, just south of the Twin Cities, a nonprofit is helping a group of new farmers grow food to support their communities and families, while also giving the environment a helping hand. 
by Hannah Yang

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June Starts Cool and Dry

Retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley joined Cathy Wurzer to discuss the odd start of the month and how it compares with other Junes on record.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aron Woldeslassie

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Canceled flights, lighter schedules caused by takeoff in demand to travel

Canceled flights, lighter schedules caused by takeoff in demand to travel

If you decided to fly someplace for the Memorial Day holiday, it probably was not fun. Six-thousand global flights were canceled starting Friday with hundreds more flights delayed. Delta Airlines with the Twin Cities hub canceled more than 500 domestic and international flights.
by Cathy Wurzer

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‘It’s pretty devastating’: Turkey farmer hopes worst is over after avian flu loss

‘It’s pretty devastating’: Turkey farmer hopes worst is over after avian flu loss

During the last avian flu outbreak seven years ago, the central Minnesota turkey farms owned by Matt Herdering's family managed to escape unscathed. This time around, they weren't so lucky.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Defiant Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson says he will not resign

Defiant Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson says he will not resign

Two Harbors Mayor Chris Swanson said Wednesday he will not resign. That sets the stage for a recall election spurred by allegations that he improperly used his office to benefit his business pursuits.
by Dan Kraker

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