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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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Timberwolves sweep Suns for first playoff series win in 20 years

Timberwolves sweep Suns for first playoff series win in 20 years

Edwards scored 29 of his points in the second half. He finished 12 of 22 from the field, including 7 of 13 from 3-point range. Minnesota won despite coach Chris Finch leaving the game late in the fourth after an inadvertent collision with Wolves guard Mike Conley.
by The Associated Press and Regina Medina

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Sen. Nicole Mitchell barred from committee, caucus meetings after arrest

Sen. Nicole Mitchell barred from committee, caucus meetings after arrest

Sen. Nicole Mitchell bypassed the Capitol last week after her arrest. It’s not clear what policies could pass with a Senate divided 33-33. Three weeks remain in the 2024 session.
by Dana Ferguson

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Month of April expected to end with heavy rain

Month of April expected to end with heavy rain

Expect a wet end to the month of April. Climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley spoke about the chance of heavy rainfall concluding the end of the month and starting the first few weeks of May.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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‘I wanted to see stories about our experience’: For 25 years Mizna has helped artists make cultural connections

‘I wanted to see stories about our experience’: For 25 years Mizna has helped artists make cultural connections

April is Arab-American Heritage month and for 25 years, local nonprofit Mizna has been amplifying the voices of Minnesota’s growing community of Arab, Southwest Asian and North African artists. 
by Sarah Thamer

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Vikings trade up twice in NFL draft. They take Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy, Alabama edge Dallas Turner

Vikings trade up twice in NFL draft. They take Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy, Alabama edge Dallas Turner

The Minnesota Vikings took Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick in the NFL draft and Alabama edge rusher Dallas Turner at No. 17. Star Tribune Reporter Ben Goessling shares what it means for the team.
by The Associated Press

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St. Paul adopts updates to bike plan, will add over 160 miles in next 15 years

St. Paul adopts updates to bike plan, will add over 160 miles in next 15 years

Bicyclists will have an easier time navigating St. Paul in the future. This new reality comes on the heels of a move Wednesday night by the St. Paul City Council where members voted to build over 100 miles of new lanes and trails over the next 15 years. It’s a sweeping update since the city adopted its bike proposal in 2015.
by Cathy Wurzer and Josh Cobb

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Minnesota Sen. Mitchell insists she won’t resign as demands for answers about arrest grow

Minnesota Sen. Mitchell insists she won’t resign as demands for answers about arrest grow

Republicans exerted more pressure on Democratic senators to investigate Sen. Nicole Mitchell amid burglary charges, while Gov. Tim Walz said he also wants answers about the matter soon. “I do not intend to resign,” Mitchell said.
by Dana Ferguson

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How will Canada wildfires affect Minnesota air quality in 2024?

How will Canada wildfires affect Minnesota air quality in 2024?

Drought, strong winds, warmer temperatures and a dry winter have created perfect conditions for a dangerous wildfire season — both here in Minnesota and across the border in Canada. Last summer, heavy smoke drifted south into Minnesota, causing a record number of air quality alerts.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Art Hounds: Reflecting on a lost art

Art Hounds: Reflecting on a lost art

Art Hounds talk about “Ugly Lies the Bone” at the Commonweal Theatre in Lanesboro, Threshold Theater’s “Fourplay” and a showcase of local artist Stuart Loughridge.
by Emily Bright and Max Sparber

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