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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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Don't call them mutts. They're American Shelter Dogs

Don't call them mutts. They're American Shelter Dogs

A few shelters, including Animal Allies in Duluth, have embraced a new breed classification for the homeless dogs that turn up at their door. Advocates hope it will boost adoptions. Not everyone agrees.
by Tim Nelson

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Science shows it's been a gloomy start to winter

September through November 2018 was quite gloomy across Minnesota. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota professor emeritus Mark Seeley.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Gopher women's volleyball heats up in the NCAA tournament

The University of Minnesota women's volleyball team continues play in the NCAA tournament on Friday afternoon, when they host Oregon. If the Gophers win, they'll play again on Saturday for the chance to return to the Final Four.
by Cathy Wurzer

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40 years since the Barbra Streisand and Neil Diamond duet 'You Don't Bring Me Flowers' topped the Billboard chart

It's a song that wasn't originally meant to be a duet. Diamond had written a 45-second version to use as the opening theme for a TV series being developed by that Norman Lear — but when the concept of the series changed, the song no longer fit, so Diamond expanded it into a full-length tune.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Outreach group accused of abuse, intimidation at homeless camp

Outreach group accused of abuse, intimidation at homeless camp

Native American leaders in the Twin Cities condemned the actions of a group working in the homeless encampment in Minneapolis in a public statement Friday.
by Max Nesterak

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People dumped off Medicare Cost plans frustrated, angry

People dumped off Medicare Cost plans frustrated, angry

A change in federal law intended to reduce Medicare spending is causing confusion and anger among seniors and could leave some with huge, uncovered medical expenses next year.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Projected surplus sets up fight over gas tax, health care

Projected surplus sets up fight over gas tax, health care

The stage is set for another partisan battle over taxes and spending during the 2019 legislative session that begins next month.
by Tim Pugmire

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MPR's Mark Steil reflects on 40 years of covering farm country

Today is the official last day on the job for MPR's Worthington-based reporter, who has been with MPR since 1978. He joined MPR News' Phil Picardi to talk about the state of agriculture in Minnesota.
by Phil Picardi

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The Minnesota Orchestra performs Bach's Christmas Oratorio

The orchestra played the first half of the oratorio last year, and will perform the second part this weekend at Orchestra Hall. The performance comes the same week that music director Osmo Vanska announced he will step down when his contract ends in 2022.
by Phil Picardi

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