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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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'Off the rails' culture prompts some cops to expect trouble

'Off the rails' culture prompts some cops to expect trouble

A former police officer explained why a cop might answer a call with gun drawn, even though the worst can happen.
by Tim Nelson

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The hit "Windy" was number one 50 years ago

Today's Morning Edition music is from "Windy" by the Association which was number one on the Billboard pop chart 50 years ago today.
by MPR News Staff

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Police Federation President supports Arradondo for chief

Police Federation President supports Arradondo for chief

The Minneapolis City Council will vote in the next several weeks on making Medaria Arradondo the next police chief. Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges promptly nominated Arradondo, who was previously the assistant chief, to the position after asking Janee Harteau to resign.
by Cathy Wurzer

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A decade of data offers glimpse into watersheds' health

A decade of data offers glimpse into watersheds' health

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency is conducting studies as part of an effort to document and monitor all 80 of Minnesota's major watersheds. The work has produced a wealth of data about the health of Minnesota's rivers, lakes and streams.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Bon Iver returns to Rock the Garden this weekend

Bon Iver returns to Rock the Garden this weekend

Bon Iver is returning to Rock the Garden this year as the headliner. The day-long event is returning to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden after a year away while the garden was being renovated.
by Cathy Wurzer

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30 years since the Twins' first World Series win and other sports news

It's Friday. That means MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Star Tribune Digital Sports Editor Howard Sinker. They talked about the four Minnesota Lynx players who will be at the WNBA All Star Game tomorrow in Seattle.
by MPR News Staff

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