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Morning Edition

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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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Proposal would amend Minnesota constitution to protect privacy

State lawmakers are considering legislation that would increase privacy protections for electronic communications like emails and text messages.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Teacher seniority debate returns to Legislature

Teacher seniority debate returns to Legislature

Bills already introduced in the House and Senate would require school districts to emphasize performance over seniority in teacher staffing decisions.
by Tim Pugmire

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Nursing homes seek more state funds to keep doors open

Nursing homes seek more state funds to keep doors open

Sensing a political shift at the Capitol, nursing homes in Minnesota are making a big push for new money this legislative session.
by Catharine Richert

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Black Lives Matter group aims to #ReclaimMLK with march to Capitol

Black Lives Matter group aims to #ReclaimMLK with march to Capitol

Hundreds of marchers jammed University Avenue and nearby streets for about four hours Monday, as they called for an end to racial profiling, an independent citizen board to review police conduct and bias and cultural awareness training for police officers.
by Martin Moylan, Elizabeth Dunbar and The Associated Press

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Billy Idol will help The Current celebrate its 10th birthday

Billy Idol will be a the Turf Club in St. Paul tonight. His acoustic set, hosted by Mary Lucia, is part of The Current's 10th anniversay celebration.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Packers collapse in final minutes of NFC title game

Howard Sinker discussed the Packers-Seahawks game with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Fleetwood Mac a tough ticket to get

Fleetwood Mac a tough ticket to get

Forbes reports that Fleetwood Mac is the most expensive concert ticket on the secondary market right now. The average price is more than $300.

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Gophers women's basketball riding high

The Gophers are now 4-1 in Big Ten play and ranked 23rd in the nation.

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Sartell woman advised Julianne Moore on 'Still Alice'

Sartell woman advised Julianne Moore on 'Still Alice'

If Julianne Moore wins an Academy Award next month, one of the names you may hear in her acceptance speech is Sandy Oltz, a Sartell resident.

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Red Lake Band mulls growing marijuana legally following Justice ruling

Red Lake Band mulls growing marijuana legally following Justice ruling

Red Lake's tribal council OK's a feasibility study after federal officials said tribes can legalize marijuana in their territories under certain conditions.
by Jon Collins

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