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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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Adjusting crops one way to adapt to climate change

The addition of native prairie plants and cover crops like winter rye can make farm fields more resilient to the effects of climate change.

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What mediation means for the archdiocese, insurers and victims

What mediation means for the archdiocese, insurers and victims

A federal bankruptcy judge has ordered the archdiocese and its creditors into mediation, where the parties will attempt to negotiate a settlement. But what will that mean for the church, its creditors and victims?
by Martin Moylan

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Petula Clark blazed a trail with her No. 1 hit 'Downtown'

Petula Clark blazed a trail with her No. 1 hit 'Downtown'

Clark was an established star in the United Kingdom and France at the time, but this song was her breakthrough in the U.S.

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Minnesota sports teams looking to win consistently

Now that the Super Bowl is over, sports fans in Minnesota can turn their attention back to the local teams.

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Bill calls for outside investigations of officer-involved killings

A bipartisan bill introduced at the Capitol would bar Minnesota police agencies from investigating their own officers involved in duty-related deaths.
by Tim Nelson

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After 4 years of ALS, Kramer senses 'tipping point'

After 4 years of ALS, Kramer senses 'tipping point'

Bruce Kramer isn't as worried about his increasing pain as he is about losing his power to communicate.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota's higher taxes on top earners didn't spark exodus

Minnesota's higher taxes on top earners didn't spark exodus

The number of top Minnesota earners who filed 2013 tax returns was higher than expected -- a sign that Dayton's push to raise taxes on the state's wealthiest earners has not caused many to flee.
by Tom Scheck

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Jury finds Fitch guilty in cop killing

Jury finds Fitch guilty in cop killing

Brian Fitch was convicted Monday night of murdering Mendota Heights Police Officer Scott Patrick during a July 30 traffic stop.
by Trisha Volpe and Peter Cox

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Dylan says Sinatra had a special talent

The songs in Bob Dylan's new album are drawn from the classic American songbook and were all previously recorded by Frank Sinatra.

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