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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

35 years since ‘Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go’ ruled the Hot 100

In his new memoir, band member Andrew Ridgeley describes the inspiration for the song as a note he stuck on his parents' fridge one night before going to bed.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Jury gets the case in federal trial of St. Paul cop charged with excessive force

Jury gets the case in federal trial of St. Paul cop charged with excessive force

Prosecutors described officer Brett Palkowitsch as a bully who bragged about injuring Frank Baker to fellow officers. Defense attorneys say the prosecution lied when portraying Palkowitsch as the only officer who saw Baker as a threat.
by Brandt Williams

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Close Talker performs Monday night in Minneapolis

Saskatoon-based Close Talker performs tonight in Minneapolis at 7th St. Entry.
by Cathy Wurzer

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“The Lost Brothers” digs into decades-old missing persons case

Minneapolis author Jack El-Hai is out with a new book about the story titled “The Lost Brothers: A Family’s Decades-long Search.” It centers around the disappearance of three boys several decades ago.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Substandard health insurance comes with low premiums but high risk

Substandard health insurance comes with low premiums but high risk

After changes the Trump administration has made, it’s possible to buy health plans that do not comply with the Affordable Care Act without paying a penalty. While those plans may offer dramatically lower premiums, they can leave people on the hook for huge health care bills in the event of serious injury or illness.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Moderate temperatures will bring more precipitation

After enduring the coldest first two weeks of November since 1991, temperatures over the past week have moderated from a few degrees higher than normal to several degrees higher than normal. MPR’s Cathy Wurzer spoke with climatologist Mark Seeley about this week in weather.
by Cathy Wurzer and Mark Seeley

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Forest bathers: A slow hike can help your health

Forest bathers: A slow hike can help your health

Advocates have brought the Japanese practice of “forest bathing” to Minnesota. They say attention-filled walks may improve physical and mental health.
by Euan Kerr

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Nickel per single-use store bag approved by Minneapolis City Council

Nickel per single-use store bag approved by Minneapolis City Council

Council members on Friday approved a plan to require grocery stores and other retailers to charge customers 5 cents for every bag they take.
by Matt Sepic

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