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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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Requiem for Lobo, the misunderstood killer wolf of Bemidji
Displayed for decades outside Morrell's Chippewa Trading Post, Lobo's snarling, stuffed remains fed his legend as a North Woods monster. These days, Lobo kindles more pity than fear. With attitudes shifting toward wolves, some in Bemidji say it's time to bury the past.
Audio postcard: Finding prickly pear cactus in bloom
Minnesota wildflower sleuths Kelly Povo and Phyllis Root periodically send us reports on where and when to spot the best flowers. Their latest dispatch comes from a protected prairie owned by Carleton College.
Double standard? Players, fans push back on criticism of U.S. women's soccer
The U.S. women's team at this year's World Cup faced criticism that they're too cocky, or disrespectful. The players answered their critics by winning the tournament on Sunday. And Minnesota soccer fans' take on the criticism? They aren't buying it.
Another wet week in Minnesota
Retired University of Minnesota meteorologist Mark Seeley discusses the wet weather trends with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.