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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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How to make Minnesota's buildings more climate-friendly
Architecture that's informed by climate is expanding, and some members of Minnesota's American Institute of Architects chapter have testified to lawmakers this legislative session about how design can help lower buildings' impact on climate change.
Man pleads guilty to kidnapping Jayme Closs, killing parents
Jake Patterson, 21, pleaded guilty to kidnapping Jayme Closs and killing her parents during a court hearing Wednesday. He faces up to life in prison when he is sentenced May 24.
Photos: Lake Superior's annual ice-breaking ritual
Every spring, an icy ritual plays out in the Duluth harbor: Coast Guard cutters break open paths through the lake ice, clearing the way for thousand-foot freighters to carry their first cargo of iron ore, coal and grain.
Minnesota researchers say we're still getting school safety wrong
Two St. Paul university professors say policies focused on lockdown drills and "hard" security don't do enough to keep kids safe. As the 20-year anniversary of Columbine nears, they say their latest research supports a very different approach to school safety.