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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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Broccoli and big ag share space on Red River Valley farm

Broccoli and big ag share space on Red River Valley farm

Two generations of a Red River Valley family find that organic and conventional farming can coexist on the family farm.
by Dan Gunderson

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Beauty of Upper Peninsula inspires Esto's new album

Minneapolis singer Esto says, "I want people to find beauty in the U.P. The area doesn't get enough credit."

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For Minnesota turkey farmers, bird flu is the crisis of a lifetime

For Minnesota turkey farmers, bird flu is the crisis of a lifetime

Producers have lost millions from the spreading H5N2 virus. Farmers are keeping almost constant watch over their birds, supporting each other and wondering which farm will be next.
by Mark Steil

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Minnesota's medical marijuana suppliers to open in July

Minnesota's medical marijuana suppliers to open in July

Minnesota Medical Solutions, the state's biggest initial provider of medical marijuana, has its growing operation up to capacity. Another company, Leafline Labs, also will be ready this summer.
by Tim Nelson

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Mark Seeley on windy month of April

Mark Seeley on windy month of April

University of Minnesota meteorologist Mark Seeley reflects on the current weather trends with Morning Edition host Phil Picardi.
by Phil Picardi

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A busy day on the local sports scene

Timberwolves Andrew Wiggins won the NBA's Rookie of the Year award, the Vikings selected Trae Waynes in the draft and the Wild take on the Blackhawks Friday.
by Phil Picardi

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Hurray for the Riff Raff's political anthem

Hurray for the Riff Raff's political anthem

Hurray for the Riff Raff is performing Friday night at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis.
by Phil Picardi

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What's next for the Southwest light rail project?

What's next for the Southwest light rail project?

Officials are scrambling to bring down the ballooning costs of the light rail project to make it more palatable.
by Peter Cox

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Activist Levy-Pounds hopes young people energize NAACP

Activist Levy-Pounds hopes young people energize NAACP

Undaunted by criticism, Nekima Levy-Pounds, a law professor at the University of St. Thomas and a leading voice for civil rights, is running for president of the Minneapolis NAACP.
by Brandt Williams

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