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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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'He loved the Iron Range': Rukavina remembered as the last of a political era

'He loved the Iron Range': Rukavina remembered as the last of a political era

The populist DFLer from Virginia, Minn., was remembered for always standing up for working people. He was a throwback politician, someone who made genuine friendships with the Republicans across the aisle.
by Dan Kraker

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Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka hints legalizing marijuana is unlikely

When Minnesota's Legislature begins its work Tuesday, it will be the only divided state government in the country. Democrats will have a majority in the House but Republicans will have a majority in the state Senate.
by Cathy Wurzer

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New St. Paul City Council member rides light rail all night to speak with homeless

New St. Paul City Council member rides light rail all night to speak with homeless

New St. Paul City Council Member Mitra Jalali Nelson and Hennepin County Commissioner-elect Angela Conley rode the trains overnight to better understand the problem. Nelson spoke to MPR News about what they found.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Timberwolves fire head coach Tom Thibodeau

The Minnesota Timberwolves have fired head coach and team president Tom Thibodeau. He was told of the decision after Sunday's victory over the Los Angeles Lakers at Target Center.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Steven Heitzeg composition to be sung at inaugural

"O, Colored Earth" by Minnesota composer Steven Heitzeg was performed by the Minneapolis Youth Chorus during the inauguration ceremony Monday at the Fitzgerald Theater in downtown St. Paul.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Walz looks to previous governors as he is sworn in

Walz looks to previous governors as he is sworn in

As Tim Walz is sworn in as Minnesota's new governor Monday, here's a look at what some of his predecessors said as they took office.
by Brian Bakst

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Hutchinson vows to 'reinvent' Hennepin Sheriff's Office

Hutchinson vows to 'reinvent' Hennepin Sheriff's Office

Hennepin County Sheriff-elect Dave Hutchinson has promised to shift the department's policies on immigration enforcement, mental health treatment and opioid overdose prevention.
by Jon Collins

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