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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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Mikaela Davis plays the 7th St Entry in Minneapolis

Singer-songwriter Mikaela Davis has been playing the harp since elementary school, and she went to college with plans to become a symphony harpist. Along the way, the Rochester, New York native decided she wanted to play her own compositions with a small band.
by MPR News Staff

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Search expands for evidence in Wisconsin homicides and girl's disappearance

Search expands for evidence in Wisconsin homicides and girl's disappearance

Up to 2,000 volunteers were expected to help authorities look for evidence Tuesday in the Barron, Wis., area. Meanwhile, authorities said they're looking for two cars in connection with Jayme Closs' disappearance.
by Matt Sepic

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Brooklyn Park residents steamed up over Project Hotdish

Brooklyn Park residents steamed up over Project Hotdish

A proposed warehouse development nearly half the size of the Mall of America has residents near the site riled up over traffic, noise and property values.
by Martin Moylan

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Duluth City Council approves police gear spending, despite protests

Duluth City Council approves police gear spending, despite protests

Protesters wearing masks and bandannas shouted and chanted throughout the meeting, vowing to shut it down. But after a recess and without any discussion because of the noise, the council voted 6-2 to authorize the purchase.
by Dan Kraker

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Poll: Wardlow moves ahead of Ellison in MN attorney general race

Poll: Wardlow moves ahead of Ellison in MN attorney general race

In a significant reversal, the latest MPR News/Star Tribune Minnesota Poll finds Republican Doug Wardlow now leading DFLer Keith Ellison by 7 points, with some calling their Wardlow support a vote against Ellison.
by Tim Pugmire and Briana Bierschbach

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Tall Heights to play the Turf Club in St. Paul

The band is led by Paul Wright and Tim Harrington, who met in high school and developed their vocal harmonies one summer while busking on the streets of Boston.
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Medtronic co-founder Earl Bakken dies at 94

Medtronic co-founder Earl Bakken dies at 94

It was the science fiction film "Frankenstein" that inspired Bakken to become an electrical engineer. He co-founded the medical device company out of a northeast Minneapolis garage in 1949.
by Martin Moylan

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The U.S. imports this bee by the gallon. Why can't we raise our own?

The U.S. imports this bee by the gallon. Why can't we raise our own?

Students and researchers in Fargo have been studying a species of bee that's key to growing alfalfa throughout the U.S. This bee has helped increase the seed production of the crop, yet the insect has trouble adapting to life in the United States.
by Matt Mikus

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New poll: Klobuchar, Smith lead in Minnesota Senate races

New poll: Klobuchar, Smith lead in Minnesota Senate races

A new MPR News/Star Tribune Minnesota Poll shows DFL Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith leading their Republican opponents in races where health care looms large. Smith is in a much tighter contest.
by Mark Zdechlik and Briana Bierschbach

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Why are the fans booing?

Why are the fans booing?

Timberwolves fans are expected to boo disgruntled star Jimmy Butler during the home opener Friday night at Target Center.
by Cathy Wurzer

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