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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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'Horrendous': Nurses say Mayo vendor mistreated them

'Horrendous': Nurses say Mayo vendor mistreated them

Nurses tell MPR News of botched assignments, housing chaos and harsh treatment at the hands of the vendor, HCI Group, as they worked to launch Mayo's massive new medical records system.
by Catharine Richert

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Spidey strength: Scientist hopes to harness the superpower of spiders

Spidey strength: Scientist hopes to harness the superpower of spiders

Spider silk is as strong as Kevlar and more elastic than nylon. Generations of scientists have tried to mass produce it and failed. But a North Dakota State University scientist might be close. Meet Amanda Brooks.
by Dan Gunderson

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Dayton says he will veto tax bill

Dayton says he will veto tax bill

With a midnight Sunday deadline looming, DFL Gov. Mark Dayton said he plans to veto the tax legislation heading his way, and he still insists on getting some money for schools in a reworked version of the bill.
by Tim Pugmire

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Parting Thoughts: Martha Sawyer Allen left indelible mark on Minn. journalism

Martha Sawyer Allen was a formidable and fearless reporter. She died last month after a long career covering religion at the Star Tribune, where she helped found the award-winning Faith and Values section.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Twin Cities radio helped launch Hall and Oates' career

Hall and Oates were relatively unknown when their second album "Abandoned Luncheonette" came out in 1973. That album did not produce any national hits.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota House approves tax bill that reduces rates

Minnesota House approves tax bill that reduces rates

A compromise between the House and Senate that promises to reduce tax rates for millions of Minnesotans does not yet have the backing of Gov. Mark Dayton. The DFL governor wants emergency aid for schools.
by Tim Pugmire

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How a glorious motorcycle poster inspired 'Born to Be Wild'

Fifty years ago this month, Steppenwolf released "Born to Be Wild," after the first two singles from their debut album flopped. Guitarist Mars Bonfire says he was inspired to write the song when he saw a poster of a motorcycle erupting out of the earth like a volcano, with fire all around it and the caption "Born to Ride."
by Cathy Wurzer

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Stauber brings deep roots, Trump ties to 8th District race

Stauber brings deep roots, Trump ties to 8th District race

Republicans hope to turn Minnesota's 8th District red with Pete Stauber, who has deep ties to the area and the backing of President Trump.
by Mark Zdechlik

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