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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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College men's hockey: Minnesota Duluth wins second straight title

College men's hockey: Minnesota Duluth wins second straight title

Parker Mackay had a goal and an assist, Hunter Shepard stopped 18 shots and Minnesota Duluth won its second straight college hockey title, beating Massachusetts 3-0 on Saturday night.
by Associated Press

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New Aretha Franklin documentary comes to theaters

Nearly 50 years after Aretha Franklin performed in Los Angeles with the Southern California Community Choir, a documentary about the concerts is finally hitting theaters.
by Cathy Wurzer

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From spring to snowstorms this week in Minnesota weather

First, there were spring-like temperatures. Then, there was thunder-sleet, rain, snow, hail, graupel, you name it — with some Texas dust for good measure.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota United plays first game at Allianz Field on Saturday

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked in with Jeff Rueter for a preview of the big game. Rueter covers Minnesota United for The Athletic.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota United groundskeeper ready for home opener -- and a snowstorm

Minnesota United groundskeeper ready for home opener -- and a snowstorm

Minnesota United plays its first match at the new Allianz Field in St. Paul this weekend, filled with ambition not just for the team, but for the very ground on which it will play.
by Euan Kerr

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High wind, icy Minnesota roads sent semitrucks sailing

High wind, icy Minnesota roads sent semitrucks sailing

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz declared a state of emergency Thursday evening, ordering the National Guard to help stranded motorists across the state.
by Catharine Richert and Matt Sepic

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50 years since Tommy Roe's 'Dizzy' topped the pop chart

Roe, who had six Top Ten hits in the course of his career, toured the U.K. with the Beatles in 1963. Initially, he was the headliner — but as Beatlemania grew, they swapped places on the bill.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Tax preparers expect more extensions this season

Tax preparers expect more extensions this season

As the April 15 tax filing deadline approaches, tax preparers say the task of accounting for the new Republican tax law changes amid different state and federal rules is challenging.
by Mark Zdechlik

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St. Paul council approves Ford site plan for single-family houses near river

St. Paul council approves Ford site plan for single-family houses near river

Ryan Cos has promised to make 20 percent of the homes accessible to people of modest means. That includes 380 units designated for those who make 30 percent or less of area median income or about $28,000 a year for a family of four.
by Matt Sepic

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