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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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Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center receives $500,000 grant

Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center receives $500,000 grant

The Bush Foundation announced more than $2 million in grants to five nonprofits in Minnesota and the Dakotas Tuesday. One of them is the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center, which provides housing and other services for Native American women experiencing addiction, sexual trauma and mental health issues.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Trial opens for St. Paul cop who kicked man as police K-9 attacked

Trial opens for St. Paul cop who kicked man as police K-9 attacked

Was officer Brett Palkowitsch justified in kicking a man who was on the ground writhing while a police dog fiercely bit him? That’s the question at the heart of Palkowitsch’s federal trial, which begins Tuesday.
by Brandt Williams

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How one Minnesota clinic slashed its number of opioid prescriptions

How one Minnesota clinic slashed its number of opioid prescriptions

At the height of the crisis, some of the highest numbers of opioids were prescribed in Douglas County. One clinic there has revolutionized its approach to treating pain and addiction, resulting in far fewer pills prescribed.
by Jon Collins

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Commission struggles in early going to find health and human services savings

Commission struggles in early going to find health and human services savings

Amid the backdrop of ongoing problems at the Minnesota Department of Human Services, a commission has been trying to find $100 million in state health spending. The effort has gotten off to a slow start.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Colder than normal temps continue into November

The trend for colder than normal temperatures in Minnesota that was so significant in the month of October has continued this month, with most areas averaging from 9 to 12 degrees lower than normal.
by Cathy Wurzer

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As gun violence continues, Carter asks St. Paul to look deeper than law enforcement

As gun violence continues, Carter asks St. Paul to look deeper than law enforcement

St. Paul city leaders are turning to residents to help curb a deadly surge in gun violence since the summer. There have been a total of 29 homicides, and most involved firearms.
by Nina Moini

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‘A ton of hammers in here’: Augsburg's new women’s wrestling team kicks off season

‘A ton of hammers in here’: Augsburg's new women’s wrestling team kicks off season

With girls’ high school wrestling on the rise nationally and the NCAA’s interest growing, Augsburg and its team of mostly Minnesota wrestlers see a chance to lead in a sport they love. They expect to be formidable.
by Julia Franz

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