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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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Legal, medical cannabis fix-it legislation in the works at Minnesota Legislature

Legal, medical cannabis fix-it legislation in the works at Minnesota Legislature

Sen. Scott Dibble, DFL-Minneapolis, is sponsoring several of those cleanup bills for both recreational cannabis and changes to medical marijuana rules. He joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer ahead of committee hearings Thursday to talk about what the proposed alterations entail.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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MPD still working through monitor’s first year goals to speed up complaint backlog, finalize policies

MPD still working through monitor’s first year goals to speed up complaint backlog, finalize policies

It’s been one year since an independent monitor began overseeing the Minneapolis Police Department’s efforts to comply with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights settlement agreement. Both the monitor and head of the state’s human rights department say they are encouraged by some progress.
by Cari Spencer

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Bemidji novelist Dennis E. Staples aims to make the North Woods scary with new book

Bemidji novelist Dennis E. Staples aims to make the North Woods scary with new book

Red Lake Band member Dennis E. Staples won national acclaim for his first book “This Town Sleeps.” Now he’s back with a second novel “Passing Through A Prairie Country.” It’s a tale that mixes horror and dark fantasy with Ojibwe culture.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Wisconsin Supreme Court race draws national attention, record out-of-state money

Wisconsin Supreme Court race draws national attention, record out-of-state money

Zac Schultz, a reporter with PBS Wisconsin’s “Here & Now” program, has been closely covering the race and joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition with the highlights.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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In NW Minnesota, he turns gears, wire and marbles into art that moves

In NW Minnesota, he turns gears, wire and marbles into art that moves

Jeffrey Zachmann’s built more than 1,000 kinetic sculptures — moving contraptions that fascinate those who come across them in public libraries, private collections and museums around the world. He loves the interaction with people who can't resist his work.
by Dan Gunderson

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March: Wintry to the north, springlike to the south with dozens of temperature records

March: Wintry to the north, springlike to the south with dozens of temperature records

Minnesota is set to see a vast temperature spread on the final Friday of March. Highs will be in the 70s-80s to the south and 30s-40s for the northern half of the state, where there too, is a winter weather advisory.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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