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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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40 years since Blondie's 'Heart of Glass' was number one

The band had written an earlier version of the song called "Once I Had a Love," but they weren't happy with the reggae feel of the arrangement.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Across Minnesota, diversion projects drain the fear from flood season

Across Minnesota, diversion projects drain the fear from flood season

This year's spring flood season has been a long one, but water levels weren't quite as dramatic as expected. A series of cold nights slowed down the spring snow thaw, and mitigation efforts over the last few years have made some flood-prone towns across the state better protected than ever.
by John Enger

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Minnesota House passes gun control measures

Minnesota House passes gun control measures

One provision would expand criminal background check requirements for several types of gun transactions. The other allows authorities to temporarily keep guns away from people deemed a risk to themselves or others.
by Tim Pugmire

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As the clock ticks on the legislative session, here's where things stand

Minnesota's House and Senate have been putting in long hours to pass their versions of the new state budget. Soon, they'll need to merge those competing visions and strike a deal with Gov. Tim Walz.
by Cathy Wurzer and Brian Bakst

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Noor trial: Closing arguments done, case goes to jury

Noor trial: Closing arguments done, case goes to jury

Prosecutors and defense attorneys finished their closing arguments Monday in the trial of Mohamed Noor, leaving jurors to decide the fate of the ex-Minneapolis officer charged in the killing of 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk.
by Brandt Williams, Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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St. Paul community mourns 'heartbreaking' changes to Catholic grade school

St. Paul community mourns 'heartbreaking' changes to Catholic grade school

Declining enrollment is forcing the century-old St. Mark's Catholic School to shutter kindergarten through eighth grade, leaving only preschool. Seventeen staff and faculty members will lose their jobs.
by Cody Nelson

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This winter tested Minnesota's readiness and resilience. How'd we do?

This winter tested Minnesota's readiness and resilience. How'd we do?

We slipped on the ice, scrambled for child care and spent good money on snow and ice dam removal. We saw barns collapse and were forced to cancel, cancel, cancel. As Minnesotans, we expect winter disruptions, but this winter put those expectations -- and the systems designed to meet them -- to the test.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Shingles vaccine shortage continues to frustrate

Shingles vaccine shortage continues to frustrate

The tight supply is expected to be a problem for months to come. Some health providers are figuring out ways to triage patients who want the shots.
by Mark Zdechlik

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