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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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Low wages at nursing homes hurting care, operators say

Minnesota's nursing homes say they are caught in a problem of the state's making, and they are asking the state Legislature to help fix it.
by Britta Greene

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Mod Sun releases new album

The Bloomington, Minn., native is celebrating the album's release with a concert Tuesday night at First Avenue in Minneapolis.

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Spring training a proving ground for Twins prospects

The Minnesota Twins take on Toronto Tuesday afternoon in Florida.

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Containment, collaboration key in responding to oil train accidents

Containment, collaboration key in responding to oil train accidents

There's no shortage of crude oil trains passing through Minnesota. That means first responders like Mark Seaton of the Coon Rapids Fire Department prepare for the worst -- and hope for the best.

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In warmer climate, a bid to preserve trees threatened by emerald ash borer

In warmer climate, a bid to preserve trees threatened by emerald ash borer

Given that the emerald ash borer is only kept at bay at temperatures of 30 below, experts are seeking ways to save Minnesota's northern forest as the climate changes.
by Dan Kraker

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When a teacher is out, a substitute is hard to find

When a teacher is out, a substitute is hard to find

When it comes to finding substitutes, schools have big problems. Fewer people are becoming teachers, and the strong job market also has made the part-time work a tough sell.
by Tim Post

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Nekima Levy-Pounds on race relations in Minnesota

Nekima Levy-Pounds on race relations in Minnesota

Law professor Nekima Levy-Pounds has been a leading voice for civil rights in Minnesota, and a critic of the status quo.

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Gophers men fall to Badgers, unlikely to net NCAA spot

Gophers men fall to Badgers, unlikely to net NCAA spot

Meanwhile, the Gopher women take on Ohio State Friday night in the Big Ten tournament.

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On the heels of a cold February, a warm up is in the works

On the heels of a cold February, a warm up is in the works

February was colder and dryer than normal, according to weather statistics.

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Minnesotans complete the Iditarod -- on fat bikes

Minnesotans complete the Iditarod -- on fat bikes

As the Iditarod sled dog competition is set to begin in Alaska, several Minnesotans are recuperating after finishing a version of the race on bikes.
by Peter Cox

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