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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.

Morning Announcements | Weather chats with Mark Seeley | Parting Thoughts

A warm start to autumn in Minnesota

A warm start to autumn in Minnesota

Portions of Minnesota saw their warmest temperatures of the month this week, with highs up to 88 degrees F in the western part of the state. That’s according to retired meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley, who ran down the week in weather – and previewed more fall-like temps ahead – with host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Mark Seeley

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Unlikely, but possible: How the presidency could hinge on Minnesota

Unlikely, but possible: How the presidency could hinge on Minnesota

The recent death of a third-party candidate in Minnesota’s 2nd District race will leave that seat temporarily vacant — which could end up swinging the results of the entire presidential election. Here’s how.
by David H. Montgomery

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COVID-19 cases already closing some Minnesota school buildings

COVID-19 cases already closing some Minnesota school buildings

Just three weeks into the start of the academic year, COVID-19 is already changing learning scenarios for Minnesota students, teachers and schools. District administrators say further changes are not a matter of “if,” but “when.”
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Six GOP-endorsed legislative candidates back QAnon conspiracy theory

Six GOP-endorsed legislative candidates back QAnon conspiracy theory

The Star Tribune is reporting that six Republican-endorsed candidates for the Minnesota legislature have expressed support for QAnon online. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with the Star Tribune’s Stephen Montemayor about his reporting.
by Cathy Wurzer and Britta Greene

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State launches ‘barrier-free’ COVID-19 testing push

State launches ‘barrier-free’ COVID-19 testing push

State health officials are holding coronavirus mass testing events this week in Grand Rapids, Waseca, Pine City and St. Paul — the first step in a monthlong push to increase testing to try to help slow the community spread of COVID-19.
by Dan Kraker

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Requests for gun permits soared this summer

Requests for gun permits soared this summer

The pandemic and recent unrest is driving Minnesotans to seek firearms for safety. However, gun rights and gun safety advocates urge new owners and permit holders to follow safety precautions. 
by Brandt Williams

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APMG president to step down amid calls for racial and gender equity

APMG president to step down amid calls for racial and gender equity

Jon McTaggart’s decision comes on the same day a group of MPR and APM employees wrote an open letter to listeners and audiences describing a lack of faith in senior leaders. It said the company has “fostered a harmful working environment for women and journalists of color” over its 53-year history.
by Catharine Richert

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