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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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High wind, icy Minnesota roads sent semitrucks sailing

High wind, icy Minnesota roads sent semitrucks sailing

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz declared a state of emergency Thursday evening, ordering the National Guard to help stranded motorists across the state.
by Catharine Richert and Matt Sepic

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50 years since Tommy Roe's 'Dizzy' topped the pop chart

Roe, who had six Top Ten hits in the course of his career, toured the U.K. with the Beatles in 1963. Initially, he was the headliner — but as Beatlemania grew, they swapped places on the bill.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Tax preparers expect more extensions this season

Tax preparers expect more extensions this season

As the April 15 tax filing deadline approaches, tax preparers say the task of accounting for the new Republican tax law changes amid different state and federal rules is challenging.
by Mark Zdechlik

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St. Paul council approves Ford site plan for single-family houses near river

St. Paul council approves Ford site plan for single-family houses near river

Ryan Cos has promised to make 20 percent of the homes accessible to people of modest means. That includes 380 units designated for those who make 30 percent or less of area median income or about $28,000 a year for a family of four.
by Matt Sepic

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Irwin Jacobs, wife Alexandra found dead at home, family friend says

Irwin Jacobs, wife Alexandra found dead at home, family friend says

Police responded to a call of two people dead at the well-known businessman's Lake Minnetonka home. An associate says a family member confirmed the dead are Irwin and his wife Alexandra.
by Brandt Williams and Martin Moylan

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2019 Rock the Garden music festival lineup announced

The National, Courtney Barnett and California punk legends X are some of the bigger names appearing at this year's event.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Downtown St. Paul utility cutting off coal

District Energy stopped burning coal as part of its power generation portfolio on March 31, making the St. Paul utility the latest to leave coal behind on the road to reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
by Paul Huttner

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