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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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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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Memorial Chapel at Lakewood to host concert series

In an effort to encourage more visitors, Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis is hosting a concert series.

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Judas Priest to rock the Armory

Judas Priest will perform Monday night at a fitting venue for a heavy metal band, the Minneapolis Armory.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Ground Level: Is Minnesota on the right track for clean water?

Ground Level: Is Minnesota on the right track for clean water?

Survey results show Minnesotans are positive about state's efforts to protect water. But given recent trends, that optimism may not be justified.
by Kirsti Marohn

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An opening-night loss for the Twins, but they sure rallied

The major league baseball season kicked off on Thursday— and the Twins started it with a tight 3-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles. Elsewhere in Minnesota sports this week, the atmosphere was a bit more upbeat.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Making a monster: How the 1998 storm formed

Twenty years ago this week, a huge storm sent hail and more than a dozen tornadoes swirling across southern Minnesota. How did it form?
by Cathy Wurzer

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