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Morning Edition

Cathy Wurzer
Cathy Wurzer
MPR

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.

Morning Announcements | Weather chats with Mark Seeley

MN Legislature charges ahead on quick-strike bills

MN Legislature charges ahead on quick-strike bills

The oaths, introductions and organizing are done in the Minnesota Legislature. Now lawmakers are moving ahead with decisions that will set the state’s direction for years to come. 
by Brian Bakst

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Artistry in crisis: Arts organization struggles to recover from financial shortfall

Artistry in crisis: Arts organization struggles to recover from financial shortfall

A Bloomington arts organization is trying to continue with the help of the city council, but its future looks tenuous after a financial meltdown that has ripple effects in the theater community and among patrons.
by Jacob Aloi

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Seeley: Lots of snow this week, but still short of record depth

According to retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley, the 15 or so inches on the ground this week is nothing compared to January 23, 1982 – when snow depth in the metro measured 38 inches.
by Cathy Wurzer and Julia Franz

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'I got myself back': White Earth project strengthens individuals to build community

'I got myself back': White Earth project strengthens individuals to build community

A new initiative is teaching parents on the White Earth Reservation life skills to be better parents, but just as importantly, how to use their voices to create community change. Cultural identity is central to the first-of-its-kind program in Minnesota that seeks to help people heal from trauma and empowers them to help others.
by Dan Gunderson

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Mini-tax bill moves fast at Capitol, but big breaks will wait

Mini-tax bill moves fast at Capitol, but big breaks will wait

Minnesota lawmakers are moving quickly to approve a plan to sync state and federal tax deductions. They’re aiming to do it before most people and business owners file their 2022 income tax returns. 
by Brian Bakst

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Red Lake considers a future without blood quantum

Red Lake considers a future without blood quantum

A new study finds Red Lake’s population will plunge in coming years under the current rules which are governed by blood quantum. However, changing the rules might also bring about a population explosion.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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COVID-19 isn't done with us yet, U's Osterholm warns

COVID-19 isn't done with us yet, U's Osterholm warns

COVID-19 cases are exploding in China while U.S. health officials worry holiday gatherings may reignite the virus here. Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer Wednesday to lay out the current state of the pandemic.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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