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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

The second half of March ended up being drier than normal

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked in with retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley for an update on the spring flood outlook.
by Cathy Wurzer

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20 years since Cher topped the pop chart with 'Believe'

Cher wasn't happy with the initial version of the song. Then, a producer ran Cher's vocals through Auto-Tune.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Final floor: NCAA basketball champ gets dibs

Final floor: NCAA basketball champ gets dibs

As part of the March Madness tradition, the NCAA orders a new set of floors every year. And the tournament floors, including two from past Final Four games in Minneapolis, have had some surprising encores.
by Tim Nelson

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Liberians in Minnesota welcome extension, look for permanent fix

Liberians in Minnesota welcome extension, look for permanent fix

A decision by the White House means many Liberian immigrants can stay in the United States for another year, but Liberians in Minnesota say they need a lasting solution.
by Tim Pugmire

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Could co-op elections change how Minnesota gets its electricity?

Could co-op elections change how Minnesota gets its electricity?

Three members running for seats on the board of Connexus Energy, Minnesota's largest electric cooperative, are hoping to highlight the role it will play in the future of electricity distribution in the state.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Twins start their new season Thursday afternoon

The team kicks off the season at Target Field with a game against Cleveland.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Jenny Lewis performs new album in Twin Cities this week

Thursday afternoon she'll be playing in the intimate Clown Lounge under the Turf Club. Then Friday night she'll be at the Palace Theatre in downtown St. Paul.
by MPR News Staff

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How to make Minnesota's buildings more climate-friendly

How to make Minnesota's buildings more climate-friendly

Architecture that's informed by climate is expanding, and some members of Minnesota's American Institute of Architects chapter have testified to lawmakers this legislative session about how design can help lower buildings' impact on climate change.
by Paul Huttner

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