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Morning Edition

Cathy Wurzer
Cathy Wurzer
MPR

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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Mississippi mussels making a comeback

Mississippi mussels making a comeback

For years, native mussel species suffered in the polluted waters of the Upper Mississippi. Scientists say mussels are rebounding -- and that's a good sign for the river.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Relevant reads: Three novels about Cuba

Relevant reads: Three novels about Cuba

As relations improve between the U.S. and Cuba, more Americans will be able to travel to the island nation. These three novels will have you reaching for your passport.
by Kerri Miller

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U hires outside lawyers in Teague probe; Kaler regrets early comments

Two attorneys will investigate Norwood Teague's resignation amid complaints the ex-athletics director sexually harassed coworkers. Also, University President Eric Kaler retreated on comments he made after Teague quit.
by Tim Nelson

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Freshmen find summer help smoothes path to college

Freshmen find summer help smoothes path to college

The summer before freshman year of college can be daunting for some students, especially those who are first in their families to go to college. Mentors can help students avoid that "summer melt."
by Suzanne Pekow

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Sinker: Home sweet home for Minnesota sports fans

MPR News' Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the Vikings, the Gophers and the Twins. All three teams play in the Twin Cities this weekend.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Summer 2015: Not that hot

Summer 2015: Not that hot

Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota Climatologist Mark Seeley about a hot spell hitting Minnesota Friday -- and how that's a little unusual for the summer of 2015.

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