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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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Appetites: Unusual farmers market finds

Appetites: Unusual farmers market finds

Author Beth Dooley gives some tips on getting the most out of your farmers market experience.
by Tom Crann

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Thorogood to play Minnesota Zoo

Singer and guitar hero George Thorogood is known for his hard-driving live shows.

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Heat wave could set all-time record for electricity demand

This week's heat wave could set an all-time record for electricity demand, and burden the electrical infrastructure, as people set air conditioners on full blast.
by Jon Collins

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Synthetic opioids a focus of the Minnesota pharmacy board

Regulators are sounding the alarm about a powerful and risky type of synthetic opioids.

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Racial issues forcing change in Minneapolis parks leadership

Board President Liz Wielinski and Vice President Scott Vreeland are expected to step down from their leadership posts Wednesday after months of acrimony and conflict tied to issues of race and the park system.
by Tim Nelson

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Ely residents sharply divided over mining near BWCA

Ely residents sharply divided over mining near BWCA

Today is the last day for the public to comment on whether two controversial mining leases near the Boundary Waters should be renewed.
by Dan Kraker

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21 arrests at Minneapolis march over Castile shooting

21 arrests at Minneapolis march over Castile shooting

The protesters, many of them teachers, blocked downtown streets for about three hours Tuesday evening.
by Matt Sepic

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'The Monkees' theme recorded 50 years ago

'The Monkees' theme recorded 50 years ago

The song was one of three written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart for the show's pilot episode.

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Minnesota Twins looking ahead to replace GM

Minnesota Twins looking ahead to replace GM

The Minnesota Twins are looking for a new executive vice president to oversee the team's personnel decisions.

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Executive: Power grid ready as heat wave looms

Power companies say the looming heat wave is expected to put a strain on the electric grid this week. But there will still be enough supply to to keep homes cool.
by Riham Feshir

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