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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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Multimillion-dollar ballot questions before Minnesota voters on Election Day

Multimillion-dollar ballot questions before Minnesota voters on Election Day

Some of the priciest local proposals before Minnesotans are in Stearns County, Cottage Grove and Richfield. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer was joined by Collegeville-based MPR correspondent Kirsti Marohn, Cottage Grove Journal publisher John McLoone and Mike Hanks, editor of the Bloomington-Richfield Sun Current on Wednesday to break down those ballot questions.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Kirsti Marohn

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Listen: Watchdogs, former city leaders outline St. Paul's dire fiscal future

Listen: Watchdogs, former city leaders outline St. Paul's dire fiscal future

Fred Melo, St. Paul Pioneer Press reporter, dug into the report from self-proclaimed watchdogs, including a former city council member, who say the city has a dire fiscal outlook. He joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to parse their findings and recommendations to “right the ship.”
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minneapolis announces next steps for George Floyd Square. Some residents remain skeptical

Minneapolis announces next steps for George Floyd Square. Some residents remain skeptical

Some residents and business owners say they’re glad the city is putting resources towards improving the intersection’s infrastructure. But others say they don’t want the city tearing up the streets — at least before they feel the city has addressed their demands for justice.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Politics run hot in Bemidji area Minnesota House race

Politics run hot in Bemidji area Minnesota House race

A little-known Minnesota House race in the northwest is at fever pitch. It pits DFLer Reed Olson against Republican newcomer Bidal Duran for the open House 2A seat. Duran has a somewhat controversial record from working law enforcement, however, in a very red area of the state Olson has an uphill battle. 
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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A new exhibit at the Minnesota History Center emphasizes the influence, power of girls

A new exhibit at the Minnesota History Center emphasizes the influence, power of girls

The Smithsonian’s “Girlhood (It’s Complicated)” exhibit is now on display at the Minnesota History Center. It celebrates the impact that girls have had on history and spotlights women’s basketball legends from the state.
by Sam Stroozas

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O’Hara promises review of MPD’s actions ahead of Grand Avenue shooting

O’Hara promises review of MPD’s actions ahead of Grand Avenue shooting

In a statement Monday afternoon, O’Hara promised a full review of the circumstances that led to the shooting of Davis Moturi and the department’s response to the threats against him.
by Matt Sepic

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How hockey safety has changed 1 year after Minnesota native’s death on the ice

How hockey safety has changed 1 year after Minnesota native’s death on the ice

Adam Johnson died after his neck was cut by an opposing player’s skate. That led USA Hockey to require all youth players to wear neck laceration protection in practice and games. A key Minnesota hockey official tells MPR News that players have embraced the change.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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