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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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Video: Water skiing with the Bible

Video: Water skiing with the Bible

Debbie Kraft offers Christian mentorship to kids and teens, while encouraging them to do things like care for the environment, water ski, wakeboard and fish.
by MPR News Staff

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When Steve Martin cashed in on King Tut

40 years ago this week, comedian Steve Martin performed a song on Saturday Night Live that was released a week later as a single which sold over a million copies.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Ruling on Line 3 leaves both sides seeing benefits

Ruling on Line 3 leaves both sides seeing benefits

Supporters and opponents of a proposed oil pipeline in northern Minnesota both saw something to like in a long-awaited report released late Monday.
by Dan Kraker

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Some Minnesotans will see taxes rise under House GOP plan

Some Minnesotans will see taxes rise under House GOP plan

The author of a House Republican proposal to simplify the state tax code and bring it closer in line to recent federal changes acknowledged some Minnesotans would see a tax increase.
by Tim Pugmire

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Hennepin County says end to HIV epidemic is in sight

Hennepin County says end to HIV epidemic is in sight

Hennepin County became the fourth county in the country today to join an international campaign that changes how public health officials respond to HIV prevention and care.
by Cathy Wurzer

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A busy week expected at the Minnesota Capitol

This week marks the real, numbers-heavy start of the tax debate at the Minnesota Capitol. The House Republicans released their tax proposal over the weekend. And some budget bills will be on the move as well. MPR political reporter Brian Bakst previews the week ahead with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.

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For MN farmers, finally a welcome change in season

It finally feels like spring in Minnesota. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer checked in with farmer Betsy Jensen for an update on spring planting and the growing season.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Cornbread Harris turns 91

Cornbread Harris turns 91

What many consider Minnesota's first rock and roll record, the Augie Garcia Quintet's "Hi Yo Silver," featured James "Cornbread" Harris on piano when it was recorded in 1955. Harris turns 91 today. He still performs regularly and tonight he'll be playing at a birthday party in his honor at the Grand Cafe in Minneapolis. Last year, Harris stopped by our studios and spoke with Tom Weber and Andrea Swensson. While he was here he played a song called "Cool Rider." Harris says he wrote it about the aspirations he had for his son who would become the highly successful record producer Jimmy Jam Harris.
by Cathy Wurzer

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