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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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Rep. Dean Phillips: Sen. Feinstein 'clearly losing mental acuity,' should resign
When Sen. Feinstein returned to the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing room earlier this month, the 89-year-old got a standing ovation. But Rep. Dean Phillips shared concerns about the Democrat’s physical and mental fitness.
State lawmakers fast-track passenger rail between Duluth and the Twin Cities
State lawmakers have approved $195 million in funding for the Northern Lights passenger rail line connecting the Twin Ports and Twin Cities. Rail advocates have fought for it for decades, despite concerns about cost and ridership.
Strip club to neighborhood grocery store: Karen and Nepali Foods opens in St. Paul
A small business owner and his partners have turned a former St. Paul strip club into a neighborhood grocery store. For years, the Lamplighter Lounge was the subject of many police calls for violent shootings — a couple of them fatal.
Gov. Tim Walz on the work wrapping up around the Capitol
The Minnesota Legislature is getting closer to adjournment with final votes on some big bills left to be taken before next week. Gov. Tim Walz joins Cathy Wurzer to talk about what to expect for the final stretch of the session and beyond.
Minnesota Senate and House pass $2.2 billion in new school funding
Lawmakers in the Minnesota House and Senate voted to increase the amount the state contributes to the general education formula, plus new money for libraries, school support staff, menstrual products in school and changes in reading instruction.