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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.

Morning Announcements | Weather chats with Mark Seeley | Parting Thoughts

From freezing rain to above-average temps in one week

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley about a wild week in weather in Minnesota that included freezing rain, subzero temperatures and then a rebound to above average temperatures.

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Plastics tech makes composting easier. But will businesses get on board?

Plastics tech makes composting easier. But will businesses get on board?

Companies are increasingly adopting cutlery and dishes that can be tossed in the compost along with food waste. But for some, it's still untenable financially and practically.
by Martin Moylan

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International law tangles Minnesota custody battle

International law tangles Minnesota custody battle

A Minnesota family's attempt to settle custody of their four children is caught up in international treaty law with Japan. A court date is set for Friday.
by Manda Lillie

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Strangers at the door inspired Beatles lyrics

Today's Morning Edition music is based on an autobiography. "It's Many Years From Now" by Paul McCartney.

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Recycling pickup missed in St. Paul? Contractor says they're working on it

Recycling pickup missed in St. Paul? Contractor says they're working on it

Last month, the city switched from curbside bins to wheeled carts that are generally picked up in alleys. That meant redesigning routes. Eureka Recycling says some homes were missed because of incomplete electronic map data.
by Matt Sepic

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Art Hounds: Joyful dance and Syrian heartbreak

Art Hounds: Joyful dance and Syrian heartbreak

This week on Art Hounds: Curio Dance grooves to Jimi Hendrix.
by Marianne Combs

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Lawmakers considering help with private school bills

A House committee is hearing a bill that would attempt to encourage donations for high-poverty charter and public schools as well as private school scholarships, the measure's most controversial piece.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Jaedyn James and the Hunger submit a song to Tiny Desk contest

Today's Morning Edition music is from the Minneapolis-based band Jaedyn James and the Hunger with "Something Important."

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New program teaches foster parents to treat opiate-addicted babies in home

New program teaches foster parents to treat opiate-addicted babies in home

In the last five years, the number of infants born with opioids in their systems has doubled in Minnesota. A few foster families are getting training to treat the babies in their homes.
by John Enger

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