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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

Virginia beats Texas Tech to win 1st NCAA title

Virginia beats Texas Tech to win 1st NCAA title

Led by De'Andre Hunter and his NBA-ready game, the Cavaliers turned themselves into national champions Monday night, holding off tenacious, ferocious Texas Tech for an 85-77 overtime win -- a scintillating victory that came 388 days after a crushing setback that might have sunk a lesser team for years.
by Associated Press

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Deal sends message to drivers: Prepare to put phone down

Deal sends message to drivers: Prepare to put phone down

After many years of debating cellphone use by drivers, Minnesota lawmakers are poised to make it illegal to hold a device while operating a car.
by Brian Bakst

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JazzMN Orchestra celebrates 20 years

The orchestra performs Monday night at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. The concert will be the last one led by founder and artistic director Doug Snapp.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Argosy's demise may worsen Minnesota's psychologist shortage

Argosy's demise may worsen Minnesota's psychologist shortage

For-profit Argosy University once trained roughly a fifth of Minnesota's licensed psychologists. Its sudden closing has left students stranded and local mental health leaders worried about how to meet an already widening demand for psychologists in Minnesota.
by Alisa Roth

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What does 'Medicare for All' mean to potential 2020 voters?

What does 'Medicare for All' mean to potential 2020 voters?

Many of the Democratic presidential candidates back a plan to enhance and expand Medicare coverage. Minnesota U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is not among them.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Jury seated in Noor trial; arguments start Tuesday

Jury seated in Noor trial; arguments start Tuesday

Jurors include a grocery store night manager, a firefighter and a retired computer analyst. There are 12 men and four women, including alternates. Six appear to be people of color.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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The melt continues in Minnesota this week

According to retired University of Minnesota meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley, a prolonged dry spell and frequent freezing temperatures at night have helped keep many rivers at manageable levels.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Come for the basketball, stay for the live music this weekend in Minneapolis

Big-ticket acts like Katy Perry, the Jonas Brothers and the Chainsmokers will all perform free shows at the Minneapolis Armory, and there will be unticketed outdoor performances and events all weekend on the Nicollet Mall.
by Cathy Wurzer

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