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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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Words and consequences: A look at the Omar and Trump feud

Words and consequences: A look at the Omar and Trump feud

President Trump isn't backing down from his tweets about Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, one of the first Muslim women to serve in Congress.
by The Associated Press

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Macron wants fire-ravaged Notre Dame rebuilt within 5 years

Macron wants fire-ravaged Notre Dame rebuilt within 5 years

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to rebuild the beloved Roman Catholic architectural landmark, and wanted to see it completed within five years.
by The Associated Press

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Amid Rochester's growth, an eye on sustainability

Amid Rochester's growth, an eye on sustainability

The U.S. Green Building Council recently recognized Rochester for efforts to reduce waste, cut energy use and improve air and water quality, making it the first Minnesota city to earn a LEED certification.
by Catharine Richert

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Stocking up, waiting out the flood: Life on the Isle of Oslo

Stocking up, waiting out the flood: Life on the Isle of Oslo

The small town of Oslo, Minn., is cut off from the outside world. Floodwaters from the cresting Red River have closed every road in and out of town, and it's not clear when they will recede. But most people aren't worried. This happens all the time.
by John Enger

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100 days in, Minnesota representatives see frustration, hope

100 days in, Minnesota representatives see frustration, hope

Minnesota sent a lot of fresh faces to Washington after last year's election. A check in with some of them at the 100-day mark shows many are looking ahead to the 2020 election.
by Mark Zdechlik

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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.
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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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