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Morning Edition

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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

Extra-wet weather made July feel hotter than normal

Extra-wet weather made July feel hotter than normal

For nearly half a decade, Minnesota Julys have been extra dry. This year broke that streak, says climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Morning Announcements for August 1

Morning Announcements for August 1

These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, August 1. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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Rochester’s new bus line comes with pain — and promise — for local businesses

Rochester’s new bus line comes with pain — and promise — for local businesses

Rochester is a decade into the largest economic development project in state history. And a big part of the plan is a rapid bus line that stands to move more than 10,000 people around Rochester daily. For local businesses, it comes with some pain — and promise.
by Catharine Richert

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Morning Announcements for July 30 and July 31

Morning Announcements for July 30 and July 31

These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, July 30 and Thursday, July 31. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
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Minnesota craft beer brewers feeling federal pressures

Minnesota craft beer brewers feeling federal pressures

Bob Galligan, director of government and industry relations with the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to share a better sense of what’s affecting these small businesses.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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New U med school in St. Cloud hopes to train doctors who will live, practice in rural areas

New U med school in St. Cloud hopes to train doctors who will live, practice in rural areas

The regional campus is a unique partnership between the university and CentraCare, the region’s largest health care provider, which is facing an urgent need for more doctors in rural Minnesota.
by Kirsti Marohn

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7 new Minnesota laws that take effect Aug. 1

7 new Minnesota laws that take effect Aug. 1

Lawmakers toughened DWI laws aimed at repeat offenders, extended housing protections to service dog trainers and clarified property sale rules for joint tenants. They also increased the speed limit for vehicles hauling uncovered trash or debris.
by Peter Cox

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Safety concerns, attacks prompt lawmaker to call for audit of Minnesota Capitol security

Safety concerns, attacks prompt lawmaker to call for audit of Minnesota Capitol security

DFL state Sen. Heather Gustafson of Vadnais Heights joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Tuesday to explain her request to the Office of the Legislative Auditor for a Capitol security assessment.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minnesota Capitol safety to be examined after man found inside after hours

Minnesota Capitol safety to be examined after man found inside after hours

A criminal complaint alleges the 36-year-old went to the Capitol during open hours that day and used a wooden wedge to prop open a door. He then returned in the evening when the building was closed.
by Dana Ferguson

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