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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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'Like a zombie': Mother of suspect in MOA attack tells his story

'Like a zombie': Mother of suspect in MOA attack tells his story

Becky Aranda recalls the mental health challenges of her son, the man accused of throwing a 5-year-old over a third-story railing at the Mall of America last month.
by Alisa Roth

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Stream the debut album from blues prodigy Christone 'Kingfish' Ingram

Ingram is just 20 years old — and while there aren't that many musicians his age who play the blues, he became hooked on after seeing a PBS documentary about Muddy Waters.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota lawmakers have one week left -- and a lot to do

Minnesota lawmakers have one week left -- and a lot to do

By midnight next Monday, the Legislature must find agreement on a new two-year state budget and much more if they want to avoid another special session.
by Brian Bakst

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To Warren Mackenzie, the best pot was one people used

To Warren Mackenzie, the best pot was one people used

Minnesota's prized ceramics artist, who died at New Year's, believed in the beauty of functionality.
by Euan Kerr

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Record-setting rain and snow this week

Record-setting rain and snow this week

Many places around the state recorded record amounts of rain or snow for Wednesday, May 8. Retired University Minnesota meteorologist Mark Seeley talks about the week in weather with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.

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David Crosby performs at Pantages Theatre in Minneapolis on Friday night

The 77-year-old music legend has released three critically-acclaimed albums in the last four years, and Rolling Stone has also signed him up to write an advice column. "Ask Croz" debuts next month.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Wildflower watch: Bluebells are blooming in Carley State Park

Wildflower watch: Bluebells are blooming in Carley State Park

In the mood for some wildflower sightings this weekend? Here's where Phyllis Root and Kelly Povo, the authors of "Searching for Minnesota's Native Wildflowers," recommend you go.
by Cathy Wurzer

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How healthy are Minnesota's fisheries?

The 2019 walleye and northern pike fishing seasons in Minnesota begin Saturday. And for the first time since 2015, anglers will be able to keep some of the fish they catch on Lake Mille Lacs.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Did race color the Noor verdict? Question lingers for some

Did race color the Noor verdict? Question lingers for some

Race surfaced in subtle and not-so-subtle ways during the trial of Mohamed Noor. As the ex-Minneapolis police officer awaits his sentence, some believe racial dynamics created an unequal justice.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Happy 70th birthday to Billy Joel

He's celebrating with a performance Thursday night at Madison Square Garden.
by Cathy Wurzer

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