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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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Push underway to train police officers at the U

The spotlight has fallen once again on law enforcement after the fatal police shooting of Philando Castile last week.

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Tornadoes damage homes in Litchfield, Watkins

Tornadoes damage homes in Litchfield, Watkins

Flash flooding threatens much of the region today, from the Brainerd Lakes area to northwestern Wisconsin.
by Matt Sepic

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Minnesota mystery: Where are the prairie butterflies?

Minnesota mystery: Where are the prairie butterflies?

Tiny butterflies that once numbered in the millions have largely vanished from western Minnesota's prairie landscape. Experts fear their decline is an environmental warning.
by Dan Gunderson

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Castile shooting renews calls to boost Minnesota police training

Castile shooting renews calls to boost Minnesota police training

Minnesota lawmakers who back proposed changes for local law enforcement agencies see an opportunity to build support in the aftermath of the fatal police shooting of Philando Castile. But others aren't convinced.
by Tim Pugmire

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A Beatles song based on a single chord topped the charts

A Beatles song based on a single chord topped the charts

Today's Morning Edition music is "Paperback Writer" by the Beatles, which was at the top of the Billboard pop chart 50 years ago today.

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NOC leader says issues of race, police can no longer be ignored

After a weekend of marches, vigils, and protest, many are wondering where to go from here.

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Coleman: Violence detracts from needed conversation on race, criminal justice

Coleman: Violence detracts from needed conversation on race, criminal justice

Law enforcement and protest leaders are criticizing the violent actions of some after this weekend's unrest on Interstate 94 in St. Paul.

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National NAACP head calls for stronger oversight of police

National NAACP head calls for stronger oversight of police

Cornell Brooks compared the fight against what he calls police misconduct to struggles the NAACP led decades ago.
by Matt Sepic

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How race changes the equation on safely disclosing weapons to police

Philando Castile's girlfriend Diamond Reynolds says Castile was armed and told the officer that he had a permit to carry. She says Castile was reaching for his ID when he was shot.
by Cathy Wurzer

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