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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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Dayton's 8 years as governor: sharp elbows, balanced budgets

Dayton's 8 years as governor: sharp elbows, balanced budgets

Gov. Mark Dayton's two terms have sometimes been rocky, and they've taken a toll on his health. But he racked up significant accomplishments during his time in office.
by Briana Bierschbach

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It's been 60 years since The Teddy Bears topped the Billboard pop chart with 'To Know Him is To Love Him'

The song was written by Phil Spector and released as the B-side of The Teddy Bears' first single. According to a biography of Spector by Dave Thompson, the single was a flop until a disc jockey in Fargo flipped it over and started playing the B-side on his show. That DJ was Charlie Boone, who would go on to become a radio legend at WCCO.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Law enforcement agencies boost efforts to diversify ranks

Law enforcement agencies boost efforts to diversify ranks

Over the weekend, the State Patrol held one of its recruiting events for women. It comes at a time when agencies across the state are redoubling recruitment efforts because fewer people are applying to become officers.
by Peter Cox

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Gun rights meet gay rights when Pink Pistols go to shooting range

Gun rights meet gay rights when Pink Pistols go to shooting range

The group's Twin Cities chapter teaches the basics of gun safety to members of the LGBT community, and they've seen membership spike since the shooting in Orlando.
by Briana Bierschbach

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Twin Cities drummer, 21, killed while studying in Europe

Authorities in Rotterdam say 21-year-old Sarah Papenheim was stabbed to death in her apartment. Police were preparing to arraign the man suspected in the slaying, a police spokesperson said Friday.
by Matt Sepic

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Retired theater critic turns professional actor

Retired theater critic turns professional actor

Though he doesn't have a central role, Graydon Royce is often on stage in "Holiday Inn" at Chanhassen.
by Euan Kerr

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Why some charities are seeing fewer donations this year

Why some charities are seeing fewer donations this year

A charitable giving expert says there's more competition for those dollars, and the new federal tax law may be adding to the confusion.
by John Enger

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Ex-cons get a deeper look from employers in tight Minnesota job market

Ex-cons get a deeper look from employers in tight Minnesota job market

With Minnesota's near-record jobless rate and more openings than people looking for work, there's new opportunity for people who've historically had the hardest time landing jobs — people with criminal records.
by Martin Moylan

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