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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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The Twins have the best record in baseball

The Minnesota Twins begin a road trip Friday night when they take on the Yankees in New York. They are leaving town after a home stand in which they won six out of seven games.
by Cathy Wurzer

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After 15 years, TU Dance measures how far it has come

After 15 years, TU Dance measures how far it has come

The company's founders have realized some of their dreams, but say their destination is always farther on.
by Marianne Combs

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What's in a name? Ask your legislator

What's in a name? Ask your legislator

Lawmakers are struggling this year with what to call a lot of things -- from a lake in Minneapolis to some parks to a bridge.
by Brian Bakst

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New exhibit at the MN History Center tells the story of legendary venue First Avenue

In 1970, Joe Cocker, Leon Russell and 25 other musicians shared a stage for the first live show at a bus station-turned-venue called The Depot. That club eventually became famous as First Avenue.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Canterbury Park begins racing season; other tracks face scrutiny over horse deaths

The news for horse racing has not been good over the past few months. Twenty-three horses have died at the Santa Anita race track in California since December. Most were euthanized after suffering severe leg injuries during a race.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Art Hounds: The game is afoot in Lanesboro, Minn.

Art Hounds: The game is afoot in Lanesboro, Minn.

Plus, Art Hounds recommend a performance of Hmong-American artists and SOS Theater's "Pop Goes the Noggin."
by Marianne Combs

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Field is set to end legislative session if all sides can agree

Field is set to end legislative session if all sides can agree

After days of exhaustion-filled, morning-until-night sessions, the Minnesota House and Senate have adopted competing versions of a new two-year budget. Now, they've got to figure out how to overcome some steep differences to complete their work by May 20.
by Brian Bakst

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