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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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Minneapolis council questions Frey on 'no-knock' warrants policy

Minneapolis council questions Frey on 'no-knock' warrants policy

Mayor Jacob Frey emphasized that his prior policy ended the practice of police entering unannounced, yet admitted it was not a total ban.
by Matt Sepic

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Winter Olympics: What to watch for this week

Winter Olympics: What to watch for this week

This is the first official week of the Beijing games. Here are a few Olympic events to keep an eye on.
by Matt Mikus

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This week at the Capitol: Focus on jobless fund

This week at the Capitol: Focus on jobless fund

As the Legislature enters its second week, a push to replenish a pandemic-battered unemployment fund will get plenty of attention and possibly quick action.
by Brian Bakst

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Latest on COVID in MN: Wastewater data, falling case counts signal pandemic's ebb

Latest on COVID in MN: Wastewater data, falling case counts signal pandemic's ebb

Key metrics tracking the spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota continue to brighten. That includes data on COVID in Twin Cities wastewater, hospital needs and the rate of tests coming back positive for the disease.
by MPR News Staff

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Charges: Student fight led to gunfire, killing outside Richfield school

Charges: Student fight led to gunfire, killing outside Richfield school

Two Minneapolis teens were charged Friday with murder and attempted murder in connection with a fight that spilled outside South Education Center Tuesday and led to the deadly shooting. The charges don’t say what the fight was about.
by Matt Sepic

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How important is a Twin Metals mine to supply critical minerals?

How important is a Twin Metals mine to supply critical minerals?

The announcement last week from the Biden administration to cancel federal mineral leases next to the Boundary Waters was a major victory for the environmental groups and area businesses fighting to protect the wilderness. But it also raised larger questions about how to obtain the metals needed to transition to a carbon-free future. 
by Dan Kraker

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Songs of love and creatives Art Hounds admire

Songs of love and creatives Art Hounds admire

Jay Fuchs presents a love-themed cabaret show in St. Paul ahead of Valentine’s Day; Alexandria, Minn., photographer Lou Ann Marks’ enthusiasm for cellphone photography draws attention, and an appreciation for Americana musician Jud Hailey.
by Emily Bright

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Richfield shooting prompts lawmakers to pledge cooperation on public safety

Richfield shooting prompts lawmakers to pledge cooperation on public safety

Minnesota state government leaders say this week's fatal shooting outside of a Richfield school was a tragedy and further reason to make public safety a top priority for the 2022 legislative session. But the divided Legislature has competing proposals.
by Tim Pugmire

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