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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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Next mission for Twin Cities archdiocese: Life after bankruptcy

Next mission for Twin Cities archdiocese: Life after bankruptcy

The archdiocese will soon file a bankruptcy reorganization proposal detailing how it expects to remain financially viable while it compensates victims of clergy sex abuse. The plan is likely to be controversial.
by Martin Moylan

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Remembering Guy Clark, an iconic songwriter

Remembering Guy Clark, an iconic songwriter

The legendary Texas singer-songwriter died Tuesday at the age of 74 after a lengthy illness.

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What happens if there's no transportation deal?

What happens if there's no transportation deal?

Legislative leaders haven't been able to compromise on how to pay for upgrades to Minnesota's roads and bridges.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Poor American Indian graduation rates may have deep roots

Poor American Indian graduation rates may have deep roots

If you're an American Indian student in Minnesota, your chances of graduating from high school in four years are lower than any other racial and ethnic group. One observer says it's complicated.
by Brandt Williams

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Should farmers or city pay to clean the water? Iowa may decide

Should farmers or city pay to clean the water? Iowa may decide

A Des Moines Water Works lawsuit could bring historic change to water regulation and farm economics across the country. A key question: Should farmers be held liable for the pollution draining from their fields?
by Clay Masters

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Dylan called 'Judas' in famous moment 50 years ago

Dylan called 'Judas' in famous moment 50 years ago

During the second half of a show in Manchester, England, Dylan played with a fully electrified rock band. To one fan, that was a betrayal of Dylan's status as a folk music icon.

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Bill to stop opioid 'doctor-shopping' moves ahead in Legislature

Bill to stop opioid 'doctor-shopping' moves ahead in Legislature

More than half of all drug-related deaths in Minnesota last year were due to prescription opioid painkillers rather than illegal street drugs, according to Department of Health data.
by Jon Collins

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Body cam bill, drug sentencing changes move forward

Body cam bill, drug sentencing changes move forward

Both bills have at least one more hurdle to clear, and detractors aren't giving in yet.
by Brian Bakst

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Random acts of conservation: Water quality depends on farmers' willingness, not regulation

Random acts of conservation: Water quality depends on farmers' willingness, not regulation

Roughly 40 percent of Minnesota's lakes and streams are polluted, mostly thanks to soil, fertilizer and other contaminants flowing off farm fields. With little regulation, reversing that trend is almost solely reliant on the goodwill of farmers.
by Dan Gunderson

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