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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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‘Need to start over’: GOP, DFL leaders talk next steps to settle House control
DFL Rep. Jamie Long and Republican House Leader Lisa Demuth joined MPR News guest host Emily Bright to talk through a key decision Friday from the Minnesota Supreme Court and whether it will deepen the partisan standoff or lead to a power-sharing agreement in the House.
Morning Announcements for Jan. 28
Here are the morning announcements for Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025.
Morning Announcements for Jan. 27
Here are the morning announcements for Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.
Longtime Minnesota hockey referee trains next generation to make the calls
Alicia Hanrahan has worked hockey games from youth leagues to the Olympics for more than 20 years. She’s ready to put away her whistle, but not her skates. She’s working now to mentor the next generation of officials as demand climbs.
Parting Thoughts: Remembering Paul Richard, who loved planes and died at 97 in St. Paul
Paul Richard was born in California, made a life in Evanston, Ill., and died on Jan. 14 in St. Paul, where his daughter Diane Richard lives. She spoke with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer about his life and legacy for “Parting Thoughts.”
Morning Announcements for Jan. 24
Here are the morning announcements for Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.