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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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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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Storms this week produced record rains, plenty of power trouble

Storms this week produced record rains, plenty of power trouble

Storms earlier this week caused some grief in the form of power outages and flooded streets.

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The role of Facebook Live in the reaction to the Castile shooting

The role of Facebook Live in the reaction to the Castile shooting

Many people are commenting on the remarkable poise of Diamond Reynolds as she captured her boyfriend's death on live video. This technology that allows Reynolds, and others, to take this action is relatively new.
by Cathy Wurzer

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How does climate change aggravate street flooding?

How does climate change aggravate street flooding?

Climate scientists have noted that warming temperatures put more moisture in the atmosphere, leading to heavier rains.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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For-profit colleges in Minnesota face new challenges

In 2011, Minnesota School of Business had 258 students studying at its Lakeville campus. Now the campus' single building is being cleared out in preparation for sale.
by Peter Cox

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Review: A touching performance from Adele

Review: A touching performance from Adele

More than 18,000 fans braved the storms Tuesday night to fill the Xcel Energy Center for the first show of Adele's U.S tour.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Political pressures intensify on Minnesota's few black lawmakers

Political pressures intensify on Minnesota's few black lawmakers

Only three of 201 state lawmakers are African-American. All face primary contests on Aug. 9. Their challengers, who are also black, say the legislators they want to replace aren't changing things fast enough.
by Tim Pugmire

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