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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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Difference makers: 8 Minnesota students helping transform their communities

Difference makers: 8 Minnesota students helping transform their communities

The 2020 murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer set off a movement of student-led protests and calls for change. Nearly three years later, many of these young Minnesotans are still working to shape the state’s future.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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After Minnesota deputy's on-duty killing, law enforcement officials say the hazards are greater

After Minnesota deputy's on-duty killing, law enforcement officials say the hazards are greater

Two of Pope County deputy Josh Owen’s colleagues were also shot but did not suffer serious injuries. They were among seven Minnesota law enforcement officers shot in the line of duty so far this year amid a sharp increase in assaults on police.
by Matt Sepic

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Above average air temps and high winds signals spring season

Above average air temps and high winds signals spring season

Minnesota weather usually fluctuates widely when moving into spring. And with the possibility snowfall occurring only a couple of days after 80-degree-weather, one MPR News listener wanted to know what is the likelihood of seeing snowfall again in May.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Pope County, Minn., deputy killed, 2 other officers shot responding to domestic call

Pope County, Minn., deputy killed, 2 other officers shot responding to domestic call

A Pope County sheriff's deputy is dead after he was shot while attempting to arrest a man suspected of domestic violence in the western Minnesota town of Cyrus Saturday night. Another deputy and a police officer from Starbuck were also struck by gunfire.
by MPR News Staff

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Rochester schools end week without internet; questions linger about cyber attack

Rochester schools end week without internet; questions linger about cyber attack

Rochester Public Schools disabled its internet access this week in response to an apparent cyber attack. For students that has meant hot classrooms, lots of pen and paper assignments and even an extra day of Spring Break.
by Catharine Richert

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Northwest Minnesota cities add amenities to lure scarce workers

Northwest Minnesota cities add amenities to lure scarce workers

Like the rest of the country, northwest Minnesota has more jobs than workers. Adding to the challenge of recruiting employees is the area's remote location and long winters. Outdoor activities like snowmobiling and fishing are popular and appeal to many potential job seekers.
by Chris Farrell

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Minneapolis pays $9 million to settle Chauvin excessive force suits

Minneapolis pays $9 million to settle Chauvin excessive force suits

John Pope and Zoya Code sued the city last year, alleging Derek Chauvin kneeled on their necks in separate incidents in 2017. Chauvin killed George Floyd in 2020 using a similar restraint. Chief Brian O’Hara said Chauvin’s badge number has been “destroyed.”
by Matt Sepic

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