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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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COVID-19 forces some poll workers home during Election Day, as others take their place

COVID-19 forces some poll workers home during Election Day, as others take their place

The COVID-19 pandemic is having an impact on almost every aspect of this year’s election — including who’s staffing polling places. Across the state, younger people are filling in for older election workers who are staying home because of the coronavirus.
by Dan Kraker and John Enger

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Minnesotans rally, vote, wait, worry in closing days of the campaign

Minnesotans rally, vote, wait, worry in closing days of the campaign

After months of presidential campaign attention, nonstop political advertising and weeks of early voting, the end is in sight: Election Day is Tuesday. We talked with Minnesota voters about how they’re feeling in the closing days of the campaign.
by Brian Bakst

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Audio diary: Adjusting to campus life in a pandemic

Audio diary: Adjusting to campus life in a pandemic

It’s a tough time to be starting college, with so much of the typical experience on hold because of the pandemic. Dorms, cafeterias and lecture halls are quiet, and many classes are online, even if students are on campus. It’s hard to meet new friends and connect with professors under the circumstances.
by Cathy Wurzer

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7th District voters choosing between ag clout and President Trump

7th District voters choosing between ag clout and President Trump

Political pundits on the national level say 7th District U.S. Rep. Collin Peterson is facing the toughest election challenge of his 30 years in Congress. His challenger, former state Sen. Michelle Fischbach, is touting her support from President Donald Trump as she tries to defeat Peterson in the increasingly red district.
by Dan Gunderson

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Wrapping up one of the coldest, snowiest Octobers in Minnesota history

Wrapping up one of the coldest, snowiest Octobers in Minnesota history

Temperatures around the state averaged 6 to 7 degrees cooler than normal in October, according to retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Gray wolves lose federal protection; state will manage instead

Gray wolves lose federal protection; state will manage instead

The rulemaking from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service returns management of wolves to the states — which opens up the possibility of a controversial wolf hunting season in Minnesota. But Gov. Walz says he opposes the recreational hunting of wolves. 
by Dan Kraker

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Court: Late Minnesota absentee ballots must be separated

Court: Late Minnesota absentee ballots must be separated

A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Thursday that Minnesota's absentee ballots that come in after Election Day should be separated from the rest of the ballots, in case a future order makes those votes invalid.
by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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Art Hounds: Spaces for beauty and joy

Art Hounds: Spaces for beauty and joy

Bold colors liven landscapes of a St. Paul painter, meditations on why art matters and a livestream concert with a folk singer who spent time in the open mic scene in western Minnesota.
by Emily Bright

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Minnesota legislative candidates make final push

Minnesota legislative candidates make final push

Control of both the Minnesota House and Senate is at stake this year — with all 201 legislative seats on the ballot — and candidates are pushing hard and spending big to get their competing messages heard.
by Tim Pugmire

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