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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 Medicaid chief: Walz's overhaul plan would strengthen oversight
Gov. Tim Walz wants the Department of Human Services to take over much of the state’s Medicaid operations. State Medicaid director John Connolly tells MPR News the plan would improve transparency.
Morning Announcements for March 11
These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, March 11. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Birds are back in Minnesota early. Can they weather spring storms, climate change?
Climate change is pushing some birds to migrate earlier. Sharon Stiteler, blogger and birder known as “Birdchick,” joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to explain why and which species can safely weather inclement spring storms.
Fergus Falls native Chris Tungseth, a 27-year-old construction worker, has advanced to the Top 20 on American Idol after a standout season opener — and now his fate is in viewers' hands.
TSA agents working without full paychecks amid partial government shutdown
Federal agents running security at airports are again working with only partial pay in the partial government shutdown. That’s creating hardships for those key workers, a Minnesota union leader tells MPR News.
Morning Announcements for March 10
These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, March 10. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Morning Announcements for March 9
These are the Morning Announcements for Monday, March 9. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Daylight saving time disrupting your child's sleep? Pediatrician offers advice
With the time change and spring break on the horizon, Dr. Liz Placzek, pediatrician at Children's Minnesota, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition with suggestions for getting a good night’s rest.
March expected to be mild after a cool start
March is known for variable weather and this year is no different.