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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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Irwin Jacobs, wife Alexandra found dead at home, family friend says

Irwin Jacobs, wife Alexandra found dead at home, family friend says

Police responded to a call of two people dead at the well-known businessman's Lake Minnetonka home. An associate says a family member confirmed the dead are Irwin and his wife Alexandra.
by Brandt Williams and Martin Moylan

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Downtown St. Paul utility cutting off coal

District Energy stopped burning coal as part of its power generation portfolio on March 31, making the St. Paul utility the latest to leave coal behind on the road to reduced greenhouse gas emissions.
by Paul Huttner

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Snow shock: Heavy snow about to descend on parts of Minnesota

Snow shock: Heavy snow about to descend on parts of Minnesota

Minnesota's spring interlude gives way to a powerful snowstorm, with possible depths of a foot or more in parts of the state. The storm is expected to begin Wednesday night, with heavier snow on Thursday.
by Nina Moini

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Noor trial: Emotions swell as court hears Ruszczyk's voice on tape

Noor trial: Emotions swell as court hears Ruszczyk's voice on tape

Prosecutors for the first time in court played the 911 recordings of Justine Ruszczyk as they continued to present their case against former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor in her killing.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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Noor trial: Sounds, figures, fears surface in first day of testimony

Noor trial: Sounds, figures, fears surface in first day of testimony

Was there a thump outside the police squad before Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor shot 911 caller Justine Ruszczyk? It's a key question that surfaced Tuesday during opening statements in the ex-officer's trial.
by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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