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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.

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One month in, new Gophers AD looks to move beyond scandals

One month in, new Gophers AD looks to move beyond scandals

The future of the wrestling program is one of the challenges facing new Athletic Director Mark Coyle. He joined MPR's Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Lynx, in lull, look for wins

The local winter sports teams, the Timberwolves and the Wild, are beginning an important part of the off-season. This is the time when they can sign free agents. Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, runs down the latest.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Prairie Home Companion faces crucial pivot post-Keillor

Prairie Home Companion faces crucial pivot post-Keillor

The show attracts more than 3 million listeners weekly and brings the parent company of MPR millions in revenue annually. But the change likely means less revenue for American Public Media.
by Martin Moylan

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Success, concerns mark first year of Minnesota medical cannabis

Success, concerns mark first year of Minnesota medical cannabis

Some patients say the drug has helped tremendously. Challenges, though, remain as the program takes its next big step. Doctors on Friday can begin certifying patients to use cannabis for intractable pain.
by Riham Feshir

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Morris Day to play in Twin Cities for first time since Prince's death

Morris Day to play in Twin Cities for first time since Prince's death

Today's Morning Edition music is from Morris Day and the Time with "Jungle Love," a perfect song for them to play when they perform tonight at the Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater.

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Minnesota Daily won't be printed daily any more

The newspaper is dropping print distribution from four days to two, and investing more in its digital offerings.

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State Fair job seekers flock to fair

State Fair job seekers flock to fair

Every year the fair hires several thousand temporary workers. This summer, organizers are making an extra effort to find them. They held the first ever State Fair job fair Wednesday.
by Matt Sepic

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Minnesota prairie restorers recruit a surprising ally: cows

Minnesota prairie restorers recruit a surprising ally: cows

Minnesota's vast tallgrass prairies have been largely plowed under. Now, some conservationists are turning to cattlemen to preserve what's left.
by Britta Greene

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