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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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Minnesota must do more to cut greenhouse gas linked to climate change

The Next Generation Energy Act set goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 2015, 2025 and 2050. But the state missed its 2015 target and isn't on track to meet the other goals.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Could Cleveland be a stop in 2018 Minnesota governor's race?

Could Cleveland be a stop in 2018 Minnesota governor's race?

Potential statewide candidates make most of national convention, subtly. Some believe Minnesota's next Republican gubernatorial candidate is among them this week in Cleveland.
by Brian Bakst

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Minnesota moves towards banning dangerous synthetic opioids

Synthetic opioids called U-47700 and W-18 were developed by pharmaceutical companies as research chemicals.
by Jon Collins

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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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