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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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118 years after ship sank in Lake Superior gale, searchers locate wreck 825 feet beneath the surface

118 years after ship sank in Lake Superior gale, searchers locate wreck 825 feet beneath the surface

After leaving Duluth with a cargo of grain in September 1901, the freighter Hudson ran into a Lake Superior gale and sank with all hands. It became the subject of ghost stories for decades. But the wreck’s exact whereabouts remained a mystery — until this summer.
by Andrew Krueger

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40 years since an iconic Clash photograph was taken

The image of bassist Paul Simonon smashing his guitar on the stage became iconic after it was used on the cover of the album “London Calling.”
by Cathy Wurzer

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Warm, wet weather continues in Minnesota

More than 100 climate stations have reported daytime highs above 80°F this week, and in western Minnesota, several places saw temperatures of 90° or higher. Normal rainfall for September typically ranges from 2.25 inches to 3.50 inches around the state, and so far, more than 40 Minnesota climate stations have reported 6 inches or more of rainfall this month.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Millions watch U of M doctor tell teens not to vape

Millions watch U of M doctor tell teens not to vape

A University of Minnesota medical school resident is taking her message about the dangers of vaping to where teens may be most likely to see it — on the TikTok video-based social media app.
by Tim Nelson

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Minnesota students striking for climate change share hopes, fears for future

Minnesota students striking for climate change share hopes, fears for future

Walkouts and protests are taking place in cities across the state as part of a global youth movement to urge climate action. We asked students from throughout the region why they’re participating.
by Dan Gunderson, Elizabeth Dunbar and Christine T. Nguyen

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New power generation: Rural co-op makes bet on wind, solar hybrid

New power generation: Rural co-op makes bet on wind, solar hybrid

A Minnesota company wants to build small renewable electric generating plants across the state, expanding local power generation. The first such hybrid wind-and-solar site is on line in western Minnesota. It’s saving the local power distribution cooperative money, but there are barriers to expanding the concept across the state.
by Dan Gunderson

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University of Minnesota rolling out welcome mat for new president

University of Minnesota rolling out welcome mat for new president

Joan Gabel, the first woman to lead the U of M since it was founded in 1851, says she’s ready to take on the unique challenges of running a big college.
by Brandt Williams

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Art Hounds: Art that shows up in your mailbox

Art Hounds: Art that shows up in your mailbox

Plus, history comes alive in Lanesboro, Minn., and Theatre 55 stages a new take on the musical "Pippin."
by Marianne Combs

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