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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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Lebanese photographer made 'Lebanon, USA' his mission

Lebanese photographer made 'Lebanon, USA' his mission

Fadi BouKaram set out to visit every American town named Lebanon -- all 47 of them. His photos are on display at St. Mary's University in Winona, Minn., through Oct. 26.
by Riham Feshir

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Surprise acquittal in Enbridge pipeline protesters' case

Surprise acquittal in Enbridge pipeline protesters' case

A judge in Clearwater County acquitted three pipeline protesters just hours into the first day of testimony, saying the prosecution failed to prove its case.
by Dan Kraker

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Twin Shadow's new album is about our society's fault lines

When the album was released he wrote: "Our perceptions of who we are as human beings, because of technology and machines, are falling apart. We're living at a breaking point, and a lot of the themes on the album are talking about these fault lines."
by MPR News Staff

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New lab takes students on virtual field trips

New lab takes students on virtual field trips

Hawley Public Schools is introducing students -- and their teachers -- to the district's new virtual reality lab, one of only a few hundred around the country.
by Dan Gunderson

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A fresh look at John Lennon's 'Imagine'

Fans of John Lennon are digging into the new boxed set "Imagine: The Ultimate Collection," which came out on Friday. The set includes demos, outtakes, films and remastered tracks from the creation of Lennon's second solo album, originally released in 1971.
by Phil Picardi

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Trump a big factor in race for Congress in northeastern Minnesota

Trump a big factor in race for Congress in northeastern Minnesota

The race for Congress in Minnesota's 8th District is one of the hardest fought congressional contests in the country this year. And President Trump is trying to tip the scale toward the Republican.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Climate change trial: MN jury to decide if protesters' lawbreaking is justified

Climate change trial: MN jury to decide if protesters' lawbreaking is justified

On Monday, three activists who briefly shut down two oil pipelines in Leonard, Minn., two years ago will argue their civil disobedience was justified because climate change is an imminent danger. It could be a bellwether case.
by Dan Kraker

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Talk about weather whiplash this week

Earlier this week, temperatures plunged from balmy to brisk around the state. University of Minnesota professor emeritus Mark Seeley joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the week in weather.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Graphic novelist's latest book tackles the cruelty of youth

Graphic novelist's latest book tackles the cruelty of youth

"Home After Dark" is the story of Russell, a youngster who becomes isolated after his parents split and he moves to a rural community in northern California.
by Euan Kerr

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