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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

'It has a temper': Floodwaters test a Red River Valley family farm

'It has a temper': Floodwaters test a Red River Valley family farm

Dry weather and a slow snow melt has lowered the flood risk for the cities along the Red River. But just beyond them, across the countryside, farmers and rural residents are still preparing for flooding that might isolate them for days.
by Dan Gunderson

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The trial of ex-cop Mohamed Noor: What you need to know

The trial of ex-cop Mohamed Noor: What you need to know

A former Minneapolis police officer faces murder and manslaughter charges in the killing of Justine Ruszczyk. His trial starts Monday.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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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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