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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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UnitedHealth clients needed more mental health care; UnitedHealth said no

UnitedHealth clients needed more mental health care; UnitedHealth said no

A federal judge in a California class action suit says Twin Cities-based UnitedHealth Group wrongly refused to pay mental health treatment costs for tens of thousands of customers. The judge said the insurer restricted coverage to protect its bottom line.
by Alisa Roth

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Compassion, control mark career of Minneapolis judge in Noor trial

Compassion, control mark career of Minneapolis judge in Noor trial

Veteran Hennepin County Judge Kathryn Quaintance faces her biggest trial yet as a former Minneapolis cop is charged with killing a civilian. A look back at the judge's career shows her as a compassionate, sharp legal mind who's unafraid of controversy.
by Tom Scheck and Cody Nelson

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A wet April so far, but it likely won't be the wettest on record

Widespread rain on Wednesday led to several new daily rainfall records for April 17, according to meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Billy Bragg's three-night stand in Minneapolis

British singer/songwriter Billy Bragg is in Minneapolis for his "One Step Forward, Two Steps Back" tour. On each stop of the tour he is playing three nights.
by Cathy Wurzer

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What the Mueller report tells us about Minnesota's election security

What the Mueller report tells us about Minnesota's election security

The report includes evidence that former Trump campaign chair Paul Manafort met with a man believed to be connected to Russian intelligence and shared internal polling data, which listed Minnesota as a battleground state.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Noor trial: Cop says he heard thump before shot; horrific video played

Noor trial: Cop says he heard thump before shot; horrific video played

Officer Matthew Harrity's testimony appeared to back up the defense arguments of Mohamed Noor, who shot and killed 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk. The court also saw heartbreaking police body camera video of Ruszczyk's last moments.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Art Hounds: Globally infused banjo tunes on 'Intermodal Blues'

Art Hounds: Globally infused banjo tunes on 'Intermodal Blues'

Plus, Art Hounds recommend an ice-skating performance inspired by black social dances and an Earth Day singalong with Dan Chouinard.
by Marianne Combs

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Testimony at Noor trial highlights tensions between police, prosecutors

Testimony at Noor trial highlights tensions between police, prosecutors

The Minneapolis police officers who responded to the fatal shooting of Justine Ruszczyk have been facing some tough questions in the trial of the former police officer who pulled the trigger.
by Matt Sepic and Jon Collins

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'Your story will be written': Ilhan Omar's stormy rise

'Your story will be written': Ilhan Omar's stormy rise

In the span of a few short years, the Minnesota congresswoman has gone from a behind-the-scenes activist in Minneapolis politics to a polarizing figure known around the world.
by Briana Bierschbach

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