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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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For women runners, a trail of constant harassment

For women runners, a trail of constant harassment

Women are regularly subjected to a disgusting array of male behavior, and sometimes physical assault, when they're out running. Many find it frustrating to be told they're the ones who need to change.
by Nancy Yang

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Fact check: President Trump's Rochester rally

Fact check: President Trump's Rochester rally

The president made a lot of claims during his campaign rally Thursday night. Some were more accurate than others.
by Briana Bierschbach and Brian Bakst

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In latest staging, 'Girl from the North Country' brings Minnesota to New York

The musical "Girl From the North Country" opened at the Public Theater in New York this week to rave reviews. The show uses Bob Dylan's songs to tell the story of the desperate tenants of a boardinghouse in Duluth as they cope with winter during the Great Depression.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Competitive 1st District race is backdrop to Trump visit

Competitive 1st District race is backdrop to Trump visit

When President Trump arrives in Rochester Thursday evening, he'll be landing in the middle of one of the most competitive congressional races in the country.
by Catharine Richert

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Life of law and politics shaped GOP governor hopeful Johnson

Life of law and politics shaped GOP governor hopeful Johnson

Jeff Johnson spent years as a mediator and trainer of lawyers before diving into politics. He believes those skills, including a legal bout with the Grim Reaper, will serve him well if he's elected Minnesota's next governor.
by Briana Bierschbach and Brian Bakst

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Major conservation program at risk in farm bill draft

Major conservation program at risk in farm bill draft

Congress' current versions of the new farm bill would slash funding for a conservation program comprising over 70 million acres.
by Paul Huttner and Cody Nelson

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When kids come to see 'Hamilton,' it's noisy downtown

When kids come to see 'Hamilton,' it's noisy downtown

High school students get a chance to see the hit musical, and a few of them take a turn on stage.
by Euan Kerr

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'Citizen soldier' Walz honed leadership in uniform

'Citizen soldier' Walz honed leadership in uniform

Democrat Tim Walz's 24-year military career is a central part of his background and style as he runs for Minnesota governor.
by Brian Bakst

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Twins fire Molitor, eye new manager to 'grow a young team'

Twins fire Molitor, eye new manager to 'grow a young team'

Paul Molitor was fired Tuesday as Minnesota Twins manager. He's been offered a new role in the team's organization, the team said Tuesday. An afternoon press conference has been scheduled.
by The Associated Press

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