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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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In St. Cloud, a new approach to dealing with mental health crises -- in jail and out

In St. Cloud, a new approach to dealing with mental health crises -- in jail and out

CentraCare Health provides treatment and medication to inmates in Stearns and Benton county jails. Patients can continue being treated at a community clinic after they're released. A little over a year old, it's already showing promise in reducing costly jail and ER visits.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Lawmakers look for ways to reduce prescription drug prices

Lawmakers look for ways to reduce prescription drug prices

A slew of proposals to deal with rising drug prices -- from anti-price gouging to new regulations for drug companies -- have been introduced this year at the Minnesota State Capitol. Some are moving and some are not.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Madonna, Prince and the pope

Madonna was back on top of the charts 30 years ago this week with her most controversial song to that point in her career. "Like a Prayer" was a mashup of religion and sexuality.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Community still frustrated over Ruszczyk shooting

Community still frustrated over Ruszczyk shooting

A week after jurors convicted former officer Mohamed Noor of murder in Justine Ruszczyk's death, city leaders met with residents at the Lake Harriet Spiritual Community, where Ruszczyk was active as a speaker and teacher.
by Matt Sepic

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New 4th Precinct commander seeks to ease long-simmering tensions

New 4th Precinct commander seeks to ease long-simmering tensions

Minneapolis residents got the chance to meet with the newly appointed inspector of the 4th Precinct Tuesday night. Leadership at the north Minneapolis police station has turned over frequently in recent years amid various protests and controversies.
by Nina Moini

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After 121 years, the Warroad Pioneer newspaper closes its doors

After 121 years, the Warroad Pioneer newspaper closes its doors

The last edition lands in mailboxes Wednesday. The paper's closure is part of an alarming trend -- over the last 14 years, the United States has lost nearly 1,800 newspapers, according to one study.
by John Enger

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