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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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Ponemah pet clinic part of campaign for more Indigenous veterinarians

Ponemah pet clinic part of campaign for more Indigenous veterinarians

Members of Natives in Vet Med volunteered at a pet clinic in Ponemah on the Red Lake Reservation this week. It was an important part of the organization’s campaign to get more Indigenous people working in the veterinary field.
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Minnesota abortion clinics see out-of-state demand surge, post-Roe

Minnesota abortion clinics see out-of-state demand surge, post-Roe

Minnesota was already an island of abortion access when the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade one year ago. The decision has brought new challenges as Minnesota clinics work to meet the needs of a growing list of patients from around the country.
by Michelle Wiley and Dana Ferguson

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Minnesota nickel mine brings environmental promise, but also concerns

Minnesota nickel mine brings environmental promise, but also concerns

Talon Metals is expected to soon submit plans to build an underground nickel mine outside the town of Tamarack, Minn., with the goal of supplying metals to build electric vehicle batteries. But skepticism over whether the company can mine safely persists. 
by Dan Kraker

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Minnesota's Chief Justice will step down: 'It's time to let someone else have a turn'

Minnesota's Chief Justice will step down: 'It's time to let someone else have a turn'

Lorie Gildea is one of the longest-serving chief justices in Minnesota Supreme Court history. She did not deny the possibility of serving as the University of Minnesota’s next president.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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'The only race of its kind': Women pilots take flight in historic competition

'The only race of its kind': Women pilots take flight in historic competition

One of the premiere air races in the U.S. starts in Grand Forks, N.D., this week. The Air Race Classic traces its roots to the early days of aviation. The competitors are all women and range from college students to seasoned commercial pilots.
by Dan Gunderson

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Drought is spreading across Minnesota as the state is hit with warmer than average temperatures

Drought is spreading across Minnesota as the state is hit with warmer than average temperatures

Despite scattered storms and cooler temperatures over the past week, a large part of the state continues to deal with a worsening drought. Meteorologist Mark Seeley sat down with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the recent weather.
by Cathy Wurzer and Matthew Alvarez

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Community asking for intervention for years are only being heard now

Community asking for intervention for years are only being heard now

MPR New host Cathy Wurzer speaks with activist and attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong regarding the outlook on the results of the federal probe into the city of Minneapolis’ policing practices.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Attorney General Garland to reveal investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department

Attorney General Garland to reveal investigation into the Minneapolis Police Department

U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland is scheduled to be in Minneapolis Friday to announce the results of an extensive investigation into the city's police department — particularly officers’ use of force.
by Matt Sepic

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Thousands of Minnesota students compete in Alexandria for target shooting as sport gains popularity

Thousands of Minnesota students compete in Alexandria for target shooting as sport gains popularity

Clay target shooting is a rapidly growing high school sport in Minnesota. Thousands of Minnesota high school students are in Alexandria, Minn., this week for what organizers say is the largest clay target shooting competition in the country.
by Dan Gunderson

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