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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.

Morning Announcements | Weather chats with Mark Seeley

One mile at a time, outdoor enthusiasts create new Driftless Area hiking trail

One mile at a time, outdoor enthusiasts create new Driftless Area hiking trail

Marty Walsh grew up in Chicago, but his love for backpacking and his adopted home of southeast Minnesota has inspired him to create a 100-mile hiking trail that celebrates the topsy-turvy topography of the state's often overlooked Driftless Area.
by Catharine Richert

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Demand for culturally-aware mental health providers rises in a more diverse Minnesota

Demand for culturally-aware mental health providers rises in a more diverse Minnesota

Finding proper mental health care can be difficult for many people — especially as the state grapples with a shortage of mental health providers. But as the state becomes more racially and ethnically diverse, finding therapists with cultural awareness is an added challenge for many people of color.
by Sarah Thamer

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Snow and rain conclude a week of already heavy precipitation

Snow and rain conclude a week of already heavy precipitation

With recent floods across the state and rain topping off the week, MPR News host Cathy Wurzer catches up with retired University of Minnesota climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley to discuss the wet weather and what lies ahead.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Understanding police mental health following traumatic incidents

Understanding police mental health following traumatic incidents

When an officer is injured or killed in the line of duty, it can have a large effect on others in law enforcement that is not immediately evident. The recent death of Pope County Deputy Sheriff Josh Owen has prompted this discussion.
by Cathy Wurzer, Ellen Finn and Lukas Levin

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This family moved to Minnesota to access gender-affirming care. More might soon

This family moved to Minnesota to access gender-affirming care. More might soon

Wes Samuelson and his 11-year-old child Liz moved to Duluth from Wyoming in 2020 after they could not get access to gender-affirming care. “The reality is trans health care saves lives,” Samuelson said.
by Nina Moini

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