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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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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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Is Duluth the best option for climate refugees?

Is Duluth the best option for climate refugees?

The number of global climate refugees is expected to increase in the next few decades as some areas become too hot and drought or rain events grow more extreme and frequent. Duluth is considered among the most "climate-proof" cities in the U.S.
by Paul Huttner

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Trying to downsize your home? Good luck with that

Trying to downsize your home? Good luck with that

Some end up staying in place, unable to find alternative homes that meet their financial or lifestyle expectations. Others are simply paralyzed by indecision. This lack of turnover is prolonging a tight market for homebuyers.
by Martin Moylan

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UMD celebrates Bulldogs' NCAA men's hockey championship with fans back home

UMD celebrates Bulldogs' NCAA men's hockey championship with fans back home

The University of Minnesota Duluth captured its second consecutive national NCAA men's hockey title Saturday with a 3-0 victory over the University of Massachusetts. Tuesday night, the Bulldogs celebrated their victory back home in Duluth.
by Dan Kraker

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50 years since the Beatles recorded 'Something'

It's considered the song that established George Harrison as a formidable songwriter within the group, and it's been covered by more than 150 artists -- including Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Shirley Bassey and Ray Charles.
by Cathy Wurzer

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