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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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Unicorn Riot a new force in covering protests

Unicorn Riot a new force in covering protests

The volunteer-operated decentralized media collective has been right in the middle of many recent protests, broadcasting live unfiltered sounds and images.

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Parents sue state, school districts over teacher tenure

Parents sue state, school districts over teacher tenure

The group says state laws that dictate how teachers can be fired contribute to Minnesota's academic achievement gaps. Their case goes before a judge today.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Hundreds in Duluth comment on minerals mining near Boundary Waters

Hundreds in Duluth comment on minerals mining near Boundary Waters

Around 500 people filled a "listening session" Wednesday held by the U.S. Forest Service on two controversial mining leases near the Boundary Waters.
by Dan Kraker

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Peter Frampton hit it big with 'Baby I Love Your Way' 40 years ago

Peter Frampton hit it big with 'Baby I Love Your Way' 40 years ago

Today's Morning Edition music is from Peter Frampton with an acoustic version of "Baby I Love Your Way" recorded live during a recent performance on Conan O'Brien's show.

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Up-and-coming acoustic musician Jarosz to play Dakota Jazz Club

Up-and-coming acoustic musician Jarosz to play Dakota Jazz Club

The New York Times says she's "widely regarded as one of acoustic music's most promising young talents."

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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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