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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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Dayton's paid parental leave pitch sets stage for debate

Dayton's paid parental leave pitch sets stage for debate

The Minnesota Chamber of Commerce says more companies are finding ways to offer parental leave. But it also says it's best to let employers figure out how to do that.
by Martin Moylan

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Beyond clergy: Ex-Boy Scouts tap Minn. law to press sex abuse claims

Beyond clergy: Ex-Boy Scouts tap Minn. law to press sex abuse claims

The Catholic Church hasn't been the only target of Minnesota lawsuits aimed at shedding light on a hidden past. Local Boy Scout organizations are also grappling with accusations of child molestation.
by Todd Melby

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Minnesotans wince as individual health plan costs jump under Obamacare

Minnesotans wince as individual health plan costs jump under Obamacare

Many Minnesotans who buy health insurance on the open market are paying a lot more this year than last and they're not happy about it. Stability, though, may still be a few years away.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Stinky 'corpse flower' blooms at U of Minn.

Stinky 'corpse flower' blooms at U of Minn.

Hurry on over to the College of Biological Sciences Conservatory to get a whiff of the notoriously noxious plant.
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis weighs giving Harteau 3 more years as police chief

Minneapolis weighs giving Harteau 3 more years as police chief

Although she represents change at the top of the state's largest police force, some critics hold her responsible for a long list of ills.
by Tim Nelson

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States taking action to keep guns out of abusers' hands

States taking action to keep guns out of abusers' hands

Lawmakers and governors of both parties have supported bills stripping gun rights from those who have been convicted of domestic violence-related crimes or are subject to protective orders.
by The Associated Press

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David Dole's love songs to live on

David Dole's love songs to live on

Today's Morning Edition music is from David Dole, who died last week at the age of 101. There will be a funeral service Saturday in Minneapolis.

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Amanda Kessel returns to Gophers women's hockey team

Star player Amanda Kessel returns to the University of Minnesota women's hockey team after a long hiatus.

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How accurate are groundhog's predictions?

How accurate are groundhog's predictions?

Climatologist Mark Seeley talks about the recent winter storm that hit Minnesota on Groundhog Day. He also comments on the accuracy of Punxsutawney Phil.

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