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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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Panel begins debate on removing statues from MN Capitol

Panel begins debate on removing statues from MN Capitol

A Christopher Columbus statue that for decades stood outside Minnesota’s Capitol is now in a state agency warehouse. Yanked down by demonstrators, the ultimate fate of the damaged statue is unclear, as is the outcome of a fresh debate over what to do about similar works on public grounds amid a historical reassessment.
by Brian Bakst

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Art Hounds: Sam Zimmerman's North Shore paintings

Art Hounds: Sam Zimmerman's North Shore paintings

Plus, Art Hounds recommend a Lanesboro-based podcast and the documentary 'Stories I Didn't Know'
by Marianne Combs

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St. Paul council leans toward approving tenant protections this summer

St. Paul council leans toward approving tenant protections this summer

With financial pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic mounting for many Minnesota families, the St. Paul City Council is considering new tenant protections.
by Nina Moini

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Hortman: Senate Republicans ‘needed to stay at the table’ in special session

Hortman: Senate Republicans ‘needed to stay at the table’ in special session

When the Legislature adjourned last weekend, lawmakers left a lot of work not done in a special session that was supposed to take up issues like police accountability, rebuilding riot-torn parts of Minneapolis and St. Paul, and pandemic funding for cities and counties. It's not clear if and when legislators will return for another special session.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Recent spike in Mpls. gun violence part of ‘a perfect storm’

A string of shootings in Minneapolis have focused attention on gun violence in the city. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with Sasha Cotton, director of the Minneapolis Office of Violence Prevention, about the recent violence and the city’s plans to address it.
by Cathy Wurzer

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June 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: Bar-driven cluster surfaces in southern Minn.

June 24 update on COVID-19 in MN: Bar-driven cluster surfaces in southern Minn.

Despite some hopeful trends in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths, Minnesota officials now worry that many people — especially young adults — aren’t doing enough to help minimize the spread of COVID-19 as they return to social spaces.
by MPR News Staff

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Gazelka: Dems asked for too much, too late on police reform

Gazelka: Dems asked for too much, too late on police reform

The Republican Senate Majority Leader also says COVID-19 isn’t as severe as expected, so he’s calling on Gov. Tim Walz to end his emergency declaration.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minneapolis police union open to community demands, but Kroll staying put

Minneapolis police union open to community demands, but Kroll staying put

Leaders of the Minneapolis Police Federation say the city needs more police on the streets and are willing to discuss some of the demands made by community members. However, union boss Lt. Bob Kroll is not going away anytime soon.
by Brandt Williams and Jon Collins

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June 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths approach 1,400; ICU cases stable

June 23 update on COVID-19 in MN: Deaths approach 1,400; ICU cases stable

The newest counts come a day after Minnesota health officials said they’re increasingly concerned that people with serious health problems who need emergency room care are not seeking that care amid COVID-19 fears.
by MPR News Staff

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