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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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Remembering longtime Minnesota Capitol reporter Bill Salisbury who died at age 80
Longtime, legendary Minnesota political reporter Bill Salisbury has died at the age of 80 after a career that spanned more than a half-century. Colleagues and friends remember him as a determined reporter who was fair, accurate and unfailingly respectful.
Morning Announcements for June 25
These are the Morning Announcements for Wednesday, June 25. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Morning Announcements for June 24
These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, June 24. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Morning Announcements for June 20 and June 23
These are the Morning Announcements for Friday, June 20 and Monday, June 23. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Minnesota lawmakers consider security measures after Hortman killings
The assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark has thrust the issue of how best to protect elected officials back into the spotlight. Lawmakers are grappling with how to protect themselves while not “fencing off the voice of people” in democracy.
 Meet the wedding painter: Minnesota artist captures real-time wedding scenes on canvas
Artist Shanna Cramer uses paint brushes, oils and canvas to capture precious scenes on wedding days. In an era of instant video and photography, she finds young people embracing her old-soul approach.