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Morning Edition

Cathy Wurzer
Cathy Wurzer
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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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‘Spike Moss Way’: Minneapolis names section of Plymouth Avenue after civil rights champion

‘Spike Moss Way’: Minneapolis names section of Plymouth Avenue after civil rights champion

Hundreds of people gathered in Minneapolis on Tuesday as the city named a section of Plymouth Avenue North after Harry “Spike” Moss, whose activism has deep roots along the historic street.
by Regina Medina

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Duluth debates ordinance to crack down on homelessness encampments

Duluth debates ordinance to crack down on homelessness encampments

The Duluth City Council is weighing a controversial ordinance making camping on city land a misdemeanor crime. Critics say it criminalizes homelessness. Duluth officials say the change would help get people services.
by Dan Kraker

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Father who lost son to suicide dedicated to outreach and destigmatizing mental health help

Father who lost son to suicide dedicated to outreach and destigmatizing mental health help

Scott Roeder lost his son Jackson to suicide in 2017. Since then, he’s worked to get the word out about suicide prevention, including awareness of 988 and destigmatizing mental health concerns and treatment in and around St. Cloud.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minnesota Republican chair likes Trump’s VP pick of Vance, stresses need to rally younger voters

Minnesota Republican chair likes Trump’s VP pick of Vance, stresses need to rally younger voters

Minnesota Republican Party Chair David Hann joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition early Tuesday, reflecting on an eventful first 24 hours in Wisconsin and looking forward to what the RNC’s outcomes could mean for his constituents.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Why both liberals and conservatives latch onto conspiracy theories

Why both liberals and conservatives latch onto conspiracy theories

In the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, conspiracy theories have swirled. Christina Farhart, a political science professor at Carleton College, unpacks why both liberals and conservatives latch onto conspiracy theories.
by Annie Baxter

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Quality coffee, Ojibwe language and a little magic are brewing on Fond du Lac Band’s reservation

Quality coffee, Ojibwe language and a little magic are brewing on Fond du Lac Band’s reservation

On the Fond du Lac Band’s reservation, one family is energizing the community through quality coffee. MiigWitches Brew is the only coffee shop on the reservation and one of a few Native-owned shops in the state.
by Sam Stroozas

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Republican convention opens after Trump assassination attempt; Minnesota delegate says 'it gave me chills'

Republican convention opens after Trump assassination attempt; Minnesota delegate says 'it gave me chills'

Dozens of Minnesota Republicans are in Milwaukee for the start of the Republican National Convention. Polling indicates former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden are running close in Minnesota. That has Minnesota’s delegates excited about Trump’s chances to flip their state.
by Mark Zdechlik

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No 'magic switch' will fix St. Cloud State, but interim president reverses retirement to try

No 'magic switch' will fix St. Cloud State, but interim president reverses retirement to try

While he doesn’t believe St. Cloud State University will return to its past glory, interim president Larry Dietz believes improving retention could help stop its hemorrhage of students, staff and money.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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