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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

Seeley: Second half of January looking colder than normal

Climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the temperature outlook and other weather topics.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Rep. Ilhan Omar on House-approved war powers resolution

Rep. Ilhan Omar on House-approved war powers resolution

The nonbinding resolution comes after the president authorized the killing of a top Iranian general last week, flaring tensions in the Middle East. DFL Rep. Ilhan Omar spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the measure.
by Cathy Wurzer and MPR News Staff

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Teaching homeowners septic ‘secrets’ to protect water

Teaching homeowners septic ‘secrets’ to protect water

A program from the University of Minnesota aims to teach homeowners about the myths and misconceptions of septic systems — knowledge that could save them money and help protect the environment.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Drivers beware: Catalytic converters thieves active in Twin Cities

Drivers beware: Catalytic converters thieves active in Twin Cities

A crime wave is lapping at the undersides of cars, trucks and SUVs across the Twin Cities, as police field dozens of reports of catalytic converter thefts.
by Tim Nelson

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Walz bonding proposal includes $276 million for affordable housing

Walz bonding proposal includes $276 million for affordable housing

Walz said the housing proposal would be part of a roughly $2 billion borrowing package. Announcements on water infrastructure, higher education and public safety are expected in the coming days.
by Tim Pugmire

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Amid the chaos, Minnesota counties say ‘yea’ or ‘nay’ to refugees

Amid the chaos, Minnesota counties say ‘yea’ or ‘nay’ to refugees

A controversial vote this week by one northern Minnesota county is shedding light on the chaotic and confusing process by which local governments are signaling their openness to refugees. Here’s what you need to know about how the rest of the state is reacting to President Trump’s executive order.
by Jon Collins

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No child left inside: Small grants for getting kids outdoors in high demand

No child left inside: Small grants for getting kids outdoors in high demand

Last year, state lawmakers approved $1.2 million in funding for a new program that established small grants to make the outdoors more accessible to more kids. On the eve of the second round of applications, the response has been significant.
by Dan Kraker

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Art Hounds: Le Vent du Nord blows into Winsted

Art Hounds: Le Vent du Nord blows into Winsted

Le Vent Du Nord brings its Quebecois folk to Winsted, A Doll's House gets a sequel and Puppet Lab pushes the boundaries of puppetry.
by Marianne Combs

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