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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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Before Twins players grab their bats, groundskeepers grabbed shovels

Before Twins players grab their bats, groundskeepers grabbed shovels

The crack of the bat. The roar of the crowd. They'll be coming to Target Field soon enough. But Wednesday, the Twins took to their home field with snow shovels.
by Tim Nelson

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Report: MNLARS chief knew of license system's woes, failed to fix them

Report: MNLARS chief knew of license system's woes, failed to fix them

Paul Meekin knew about numerous defects in Minnesota's vehicle licensing system before launching it last summer, according to an investigator's report obtained by MPR News. The report describes a culture where "decisions could not be questioned."
by Tim Pugmire

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How will St. Cloud handle the loss of one of its largest employers?

In January, Electrolux announced that it's closing a manufacturing plant in St. Cloud. In a new economic impact analysis, economists say the plant's closure will send waves through the local economy. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with St. Cloud mayor Dave Kleis to learn more about the situation, and how St. Cloud is responding.
by Cathy Wurzer

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How cold is too cold to play baseball?

The Twins play the Pirates in Pittsburgh Wednesday night, in the final game of their season-opening road trip. Then, they return to the Twin Cities for Thursday's home opener -- the first of 10 straight games scheduled to be played at Target Field.
by Cathy Wurzer

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One woman's connection to the St. Louis River

One woman's connection to the St. Louis River

Lyz Jaakola, a musician and member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, shares her special connection to the St. Louis River, which has been deemed impaired.
by MPR News Staff

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As mental health calls rise, Rochester cops try a social worker in the squad

As mental health calls rise, Rochester cops try a social worker in the squad

When officers encounter people in a mental health crisis, they must often choose between taking them to the emergency room or jail. A promising new Rochester police approach aims to avoid both scenarios.
by Catharine Richert

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Copyright concerns delay Messersmith's album release

The Star Tribune reports that after the album was finished someone noticed that parts of Jeremy Messersmith's song "Purple Hearts" sound enough like "Sweet Caroline" that it could get them sued for copyright infringement.
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis Foundation raises a record $100M

Although the final number is still being tallied, it's already a third above the year before.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota guardsmen vexed by endless Facebook romance scam

Minnesota guardsmen vexed by endless Facebook romance scam

Scammers are stealing real pictures of Minnesota National Guardsmen to trick women into sending money. It's become such a problem, the guard now has a staff member regularly scanning social media for the stolen identities of its leaders.
by Dan Gunderson

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