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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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Wind energy, tax breaks sought to bring Google to Becker, Minn.

Wind energy, tax breaks sought to bring Google to Becker, Minn.

The tax abatement request is one of the latest developments in the tech giant's proposal for the data center, which it says would bring new jobs and economic growth to the area.
by Kirsti Marohn

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'Black Identities' exhibit marks cultural shift for Mia

'Black Identities' exhibit marks cultural shift for Mia

Could the Minneapolis Art Institute mount an exhibit from its own collection produced entirely by black artists? Almost.
by Marianne Combs

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Lynx and Timberwolves lose, Wild win

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Star Tribune digital sports editor Howard Sinker about the week in sports.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Students in Farmington still learn on snow days

Farmington is one of the districts in the state that has a system for converting snow days into flex days. That allows students and teachers to continue their school work from home.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Police chief plans April hire of north Mpls. precinct inspector

Police chief plans April hire of north Mpls. precinct inspector

The job of inspector has been open since early December, after photos of a racist Christmas display at precinct headquarters became public.
by Matt Sepic

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Democrats say Republicans are delaying election security money

Democrats say Republicans are delaying election security money

Minnesota Democrats say security upgrades to the state's election system are taking too long because Republicans in the Legislature are dragging their feet on approving necessary funding. Republicans say they want to ensure the money is properly spent.
by Tim Pugmire

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Peterson, Emmer assure Minnesota farmers help is on the way

Peterson, Emmer assure Minnesota farmers help is on the way

The congressmen, one a Democrat and the other a Republican, both have farmers in their districts who have struggled with low milk prices, tariffs and competition.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Peter Tork, Monkees' lovable bass-guitar player, dead at 77

Peter Tork, Monkees' lovable bass-guitar player, dead at 77

Peter Tork, who studied at Carleton College in Northfield and later rose to teen-idol fame in 1966 playing the lovably clueless bass guitarist in the made-for-television rock band The Monkees, has died. He was 77.
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Dominick Argento, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, dead at 91

Dominick Argento, Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, dead at 91

Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Dominick Argento died Wednesday. He was 91. Known for his eclectic range of work, he composed operas such as "Casanova's Homecoming", "The Dream of Valentino" and "Miss Havisham's Fire."
by Euan Kerr

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