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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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Uncertainty from Washington hampering health care in Minnesota
It appears that Obamacare will remain the law of the land for the foreseeable future. Senate Republicans couldn't find enough votes for their repeal and replace bill, and they don't have enough votes for a repeal-only proposal.
Duluth may be next to require paid sick leave
Laws requiring most employers to provide paid sick leave kicked in recently in St. Paul and Minneapolis. Duluth officials are now weighing a similar move, but not everyone's on board.
Today's Morning Edition music is from "Da Doo Ron Ron" by Shaun Cassidy which was number one on the Billboard pop chart 40 years ago today.
Minnesota scientists dive deep to learn why walleye are stressed
Nine of Minnesota's largest lakes are part of a new study that aims to gain a deeper understanding of how life works under the waves.
U of M libraries win prestigious national award
The university's library system won the 2017 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.
The Minnesota Twins start the second half of their surprisingly good season Friday night in Houston against one of baseball's best teams, the Astros.
The western and northwestern parts of the state are particularly dry.