Morning Edition

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.

Morning Announcements | Weather chats with Mark Seeley | Parting Thoughts

December 24, 2015 4:00 AM

Thanks to LEDs, holiday displays get more efficient

The environmentally-friendly bulbs are playing an increasingly prominent role in holiday light displays.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

December 24, 2015 4:00 AM

Story of two women in love, 'Carol' took a lifetime to reach the screen

'Carol' is based on a book that the author, Patricia Highsmith, published under a pseudonym.

by Euan Kerr

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

December 23, 2015 7:45 PM

Black Lives Matter protest disrupts MOA, airport travel; a dozen arrested

A demonstration involving hundreds of people disrupted shopping at the Mall of America and affected travelers moving through the Twin Cities airport on one of the busiest travel days of the year.

by Tim Nelson, Riham Feshir and Doualy Xaykaothao

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

December 23, 2015 8:59 AM

'Christmas at the Airport' tells story of stranded travelers

Wednesday will be one of the busiest travel days of the year at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

December 23, 2015 4:00 AM

Tightening labor market may open doors to Minnesotans of color

With the state facing a big slowdown in the growth of its workforce, employers increasingly see the need to find more workers among minority groups. Observers say that focus is long overdue.

by Martin Moylan

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

December 22, 2015 3:39 PM

Judge OKs keeping Black Lives Matter leaders from MOA protest

A Hennepin County judge said the Mall of America can legally keep three Black Lives Matter protest leaders from demonstrating at the mall on Wednesday. Leaders say the protest will go on.

by Tim Nelson and Riham Feshir

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

December 22, 2015 8:57 AM

Tennessee Ernie Ford song about coal mining hit No. 1 60 years ago

The song was written and first performed in 1946 by Merle Travis. It's about the life of a Kentucky coal miner.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

December 22, 2015 8:43 AM

St. Thomas professor remembered for connecting with university community

Beloved University of St. Thomas professor Mohamed Selim died Sunday at the age of 91. Selim taught there for 45 years, and over that time became a figure of the St. Paul community.