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Morning Edition

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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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Should lawmakers get a say in how to spend 3M settlement?

Should lawmakers get a say in how to spend 3M settlement?

A firewall around 3M water pollution settlement aims to avoid "tobacco bonds" of past, but not all lawmakers are happy with the exclusion.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Advocacy group: Two bills before Legislature could protect children in abuse, neglect cases

Advocacy group: Two bills before Legislature could protect children in abuse, neglect cases

A state child advocacy group is expected to testify Wednesday at the Capitol in favor of two bills it hopes would prevent future child abuse cases outlined in charges filed against a Minneapolis couple.
by Brandt Williams

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Celebrating the 20th anniversary of The Big Lebowski

Twenty years ago today the Coen brothers cult classic "The Big Lebowski" was released. To mark the occasion, the Turf Club in St. Paul is holding a watch party tonight. There will be a costume contest, food specials and, of course, White Russians will be the drink of choice. I expect that a lot of people in bathrobes will be dancing to "Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)" Kenny Rogers.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Meteorologists warned of winter storm, most people listened

Meteorologists warned of winter storm, most people listened

Most school districts made the decision to cancel classes well before the bad weather hit and many commuters heeded the warnings and stayed home or left work ahead of the storm.
by Matt Sepic

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Fundraiser honoring Castile pays off students' lunch debt

A fundraising campaign honoring Philando Castile has raised enough money to pay the debt of students enrolled in a federal school lunch program in St. Paul, Minnesota.
by The Associated Press

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Son's alleged school threat leads to charges for Vadnais Heights man

Son's alleged school threat leads to charges for Vadnais Heights man

Christopher Stowe has been charged with two felony counts tied to weapons found at his house. "These are very good people," his lawyer said. "I don't think there's any reason for anybody to be scared of the Stowe family."
by Tim Nelson

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Could 'smart salting' keep Minnesota roads and waters safe?

Could 'smart salting' keep Minnesota roads and waters safe?

Minnesota lawmakers are introducing a bill this week that'd give legal cover to crews that that use "smart salting" techniques, or using only the recommended amount necessary to melt ice.
by Max Nesterak

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Minnesota rarely enforces domestic abuse gun law, investigation finds

In 2014, Minnesota passed a law that gives judges the power to order domestic abusers to temporarily give up their firearms. But as a KARE 11 investigation recently uncovered, most courts never check to ensure the order has been followed.
by Cathy Wurzer

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An update on local sports

Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer and Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, discuss the Twins most recent acquisition, the University of Minnesota Women's basketball team's tournament prospects, the resurgent Minnesota Wild, a new season for Minnesota United and the Minnesota Vikings quarterback situation.
by Cathy Wurzer

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