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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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As pandemic continues, Minnesota nonprofits chart new course for the long term

As pandemic continues, Minnesota nonprofits chart new course for the long term

The coronavirus pandemic has caused a cascade of canceled concerts, fundraisers and other events that support nonprofit groups across Minnesota. As stay-at-home orders continue, rural nonprofits are trying to plan and adapt to this changed world. 
by Emily Bright

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‘It’s just always a battle’: Native nations still waiting for federal COVID-19 aid

‘It’s just always a battle’: Native nations still waiting for federal COVID-19 aid

Delays and confusion have hampered the distribution of aid tribal governments in Minnesota say they desperately need to continue to function — and to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.
by Dan Gunderson

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School closures ensure distance learning for the remainder of the school year

On Thursday, Gov. Tim Walz announced schools will be closed for the remainder of the school year. Distance learning has been a challenge across the board, and teachers have been trying to quickly adjust to a new reality where students are much harder to reach.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota’s schools won’t reopen this academic year: Here’s what you need to know

Minnesota’s schools won’t reopen this academic year: Here’s what you need to know

Students across Minnesota have been out of the classroom since the middle of March — first on an extended break, then studying from home in distance-learning mode — because of the COVID-19 pandemic. And they won’t return this academic year. 
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Matching health workers with peers to ease stress of fighting pandemic

Matching health workers with peers to ease stress of fighting pandemic

People who treat patients with COVID-19 face serious challenges to their mental health — from sadness for their patients to worries about their own safety. A new program at the University of Minnesota is trying to address that by connecting health workers with a buddy.
by Alisa Roth

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MN U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn on small business, agriculture relief

MN U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn on small business, agriculture relief

Lawmakers in the U.S. House are back in Washington this morning. They are set to vote on the next round of stimulus funding. The package would replenish an aid program for small businesses and includes more money for hospitals and testing.  
by Cathy Wurzer

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Outdoor recreators conflict with stay-at-home order

Residents on the North Shore say they have been seeing large crowds at popular state parks and recreation areas. That comes despite Governor Tim Walz's stay-at-home order and Cook County’s no-travel advisory, both of which are aimed at restricting unnecessary visitors.
by Cathy Wurzer

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