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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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Tag, bait, scoop: Researchers explore new ways to rid Minnesota lakes of pesky common carp

Tag, bait, scoop: Researchers explore new ways to rid Minnesota lakes of pesky common carp

The four-year project is aimed at developing tools and technology to remove large numbers of the invasive fish, and gauge whether it can restore habitat and help native species bounce back.
by Kirsti Marohn

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‘Someone’s got to help’: Minnesota volunteers give injured, orphaned animals a chance

‘Someone’s got to help’: Minnesota volunteers give injured, orphaned animals a chance

Trained wildlife rehabbers work to save injured and orphaned wildlife. Most get no pay. They scrape by on grants and help from local volunteers, doing the work for the joy of giving animals a chance to return to the wild. 
by Dan Gunderson

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Minnesota on track for above-average tornado season

Minnesota on track for above-average tornado season

An active weather pattern has spun up 48 tornadoes in Minnesota so far this year. Climatologist Kenny Blumenfeld says he sees no indication that the pattern will calm down in the coming weeks.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minnesota Republican responds to uptick in extreme political views, violence following lawmaker shootings

Minnesota Republican responds to uptick in extreme political views, violence following lawmaker shootings

Republican state Rep. Walter Hudson of Albertville, while earning a reputation as a rabble-rouser and willing to frequently engage in debates on social media, has turned to the same platforms to quell falsehoods in the wake of the Hortmans' killings. Hudson joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer for an interview to talk about political polarization and violence.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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