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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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Loudon Wainwright III's new retrospective is a treasure trove for fans

It includes the deep cuts fans expect, plus archival audio from Wainwright's life -- like the sound of his children wishing him a happy birthday back in 1986.
by MPR News Staff

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Mining, environmental concerns put Boundary Waters on the ballot -- and the airwaves

Mining, environmental concerns put Boundary Waters on the ballot -- and the airwaves

Candidates and outside groups have spent nearly $100 million on political ads in Minnesota this year. Much of that has been spent on the usual topics, like health care and the economy. But this year there's also focus on the potential for copper-nickel mining in the state.
by Dan Kraker

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Families at homeless encampment weigh staying together, seeking shelter

Families at homeless encampment weigh staying together, seeking shelter

A conversation with residents of the homeless encampment in Minneapolis reveals what attracted them to that location and the challenges that they face in finding permanent homes.
by Max Nesterak

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In South Dakota, a historic race for governor

If Republican U.S Rep. Kristi Noem wins, she will be the first woman elected governor in South Dakota. If state Sen. Billie Sutton wins, he'll be the first Democrat elected governor in the state since 1974.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Garage rocker Ty Segall comes to the Turf Club

His latest album "Fudge Sandwich" -- his fifth release this year -- is a collection of cover songs, from War's classic "Lowrider" to "Class War" by The Dils.
by MPR News Staff

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Nov. 1 buffer deadline likely to come and go for many Minn. farmers

Nov. 1 buffer deadline likely to come and go for many Minn. farmers

The November deadline is the second phase of implementing the buffer law, which requires strips of perennial vegetation to help filter fertilizer and other contaminants from water that runs from farm fields into ditches.
by Dan Gunderson

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Hundreds honor Pittsburgh shooting victims at St. Paul vigil

Hundreds honor Pittsburgh shooting victims at St. Paul vigil

The first funerals are scheduled to take place Tuesday for some of the 11 people killed in the attack.
by Matt Sepic

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