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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.

Morning Announcements | Weather chats with Mark Seeley | Parting Thoughts

St. Paul police shoot, kill man after standoff

St. Paul police shoot, kill man after standoff

Police received a call about 3:20 p.m. because someone saw a man carrying what appeared to be a rifle. The man was also said to be wearing a bulletproof vest.
by Peter Cox

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Prince boosts a song he heard on Christian radio

Today's Morning Edition music is from "What If," a new song by Prince and Third Eye Girl that was released over the weekend.

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Small colleges provide compelling storylines in Minnesota sports

Several interesting games are on tap Friday involving local teams in the Division III basketball tournaments.

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Bill would revamp how sexual violence on campus is handled

A bill moving through the Legislature would regulate how colleges and universities in the state deal with allegations of sexual violence or harassment involving students.

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Absence of snow leading to higher than normal temps

Absence of snow leading to higher than normal temps

MPR's Cathy Wurzer speaks with University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley about record high temperatures in much of Minnesota.

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Blocking wire transfers could spark a humanitarian crisis in Somalia

Blocking wire transfers could spark a humanitarian crisis in Somalia

A California bank's decision to stop wiring money from Somali-Americans to their homeland has fueled fears that a financial lifeline will be cut, further impoverishing people in a precarious economy.
by Matt Sepic

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To boost recycling, St. Paul may need to trash old bins

To boost recycling, St. Paul may need to trash old bins

Despite a costly recycling system overhaul, St. Paul's recycling rate has dropped slightly. It may not rise until the city invests in new carts a couple of years from now.
by Curtis Gilbert

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In good times, Minnesota shifts focus to training workers

In good times, Minnesota shifts focus to training workers

Now that most employers are adding jobs, state lawmakers and the governor are focusing on a host of ideas and programs designed to ensure that Minnesotans are ready to work.
by Tom Scheck

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