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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.

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4 questions as Minnesota lawmakers head into budget negotiations

4 questions as Minnesota lawmakers head into budget negotiations

The biggest disagreements are over how much government should spend and tax for the next two years, and Minnesota is no stranger to messy ending legislative sessions.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Lawmakers try to dislodge opioid response bill

Lawmakers try to dislodge opioid response bill

Lawmakers generally agree on a plan but are negotiating over who will pay and for how long to respond to the addiction epidemic which has claimed hundreds of lives in Minnesota.
by Brian Bakst

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South St. Paul educator named Minnesota Teacher of the Year

South St. Paul educator named Minnesota Teacher of the Year

Jessica Davis, who has been dedicated to helping all students see themselves as successful in the classroom, in professional fields and as community leaders, is the 55th teacher to receive the award.
by Peter Cox

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How did April stack up, weather-wise?

On a whole, it was cooler and wetter than usual.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Morning Edition gets a fresh theme on Monday

At the beginning of every hour on Morning Edition, we tell you about the big stories that are coming up, plus a little history and a birthday or two. We call that the billboard, and starting on Monday, the music that accompanies it will change.
by Cathy Wurzer

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The Twins have the best record in baseball

The Minnesota Twins begin a road trip Friday night when they take on the Yankees in New York. They are leaving town after a home stand in which they won six out of seven games.
by Cathy Wurzer

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After 15 years, TU Dance measures how far it has come

After 15 years, TU Dance measures how far it has come

The company's founders have realized some of their dreams, but say their destination is always farther on.
by Marianne Combs

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What's in a name? Ask your legislator

What's in a name? Ask your legislator

Lawmakers are struggling this year with what to call a lot of things -- from a lake in Minneapolis to some parks to a bridge.
by Brian Bakst

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New exhibit at the MN History Center tells the story of legendary venue First Avenue

In 1970, Joe Cocker, Leon Russell and 25 other musicians shared a stage for the first live show at a bus station-turned-venue called The Depot. That club eventually became famous as First Avenue.
by Cathy Wurzer

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