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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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A look ahead in the immigration policy debate

Congress votes this week on another bill to fund the federal government. This time, lawmakers on both sides of the aisle say another shutdown over immigration isn't likely. But no deal has been reached yet on protections for young undocumented immigrants -- a focus of last month's shutdown.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Review of Mille Lacs walleye count doesn't satisfy critics

Review of Mille Lacs walleye count doesn't satisfy critics

Critics of how the state estimates the walleye population of Lake Mille Lacs aren't entirely satisfied with the results of an outside review of how the Department of Natural Resources comes up with its numbers.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Public may never know exactly how much the Super Bowl cost, made back

Public may never know exactly how much the Super Bowl cost, made back

The Super Bowl was expected to bring millions of dollars into the state. But economists say predictions of economic benefits for events like these are often inflated.
by Jon Collins

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A musical tribute to Hall of Famer Randy Moss

He's the first receiver to be elected to the Hall in his initial year of eligibility since the Jerry Rice.
by MPR News Staff

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On and around Nicollet Mall, Super Bowl business varied

On and around Nicollet Mall, Super Bowl business varied

As fans poured into Minneapolis this week for the Super Bowl, some businesses found their coffers full, while others who expected a healthy increase in business throughout the week were disappointed.
by Peter Cox

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It's that time again: How to caucus in Minnesota on Tuesday

It's that time again: How to caucus in Minnesota on Tuesday

On Tuesday, Minnesota's political parties hold their precinct caucuses, in which voters will begin the process of deciding who will end up on November's ballots.
by Brian Bakst and Meg Martin

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Former 'Purple People Eater' raises awareness of what happens after football fame

Former 'Purple People Eater' raises awareness of what happens after football fame

Football hall-of-famer Carl Eller will be among the 66,000 fans watching Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on Sunday. While he's in town, he's also helping to raise money and awareness for his fellow NFL retirees.
by Matt Sepic

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Super Bowl LII: Not our first rodeo

Minneapolis last hosted the Super Bowl in 1992. Star Tribune digital sports editor Howard Sinker covered that game - Super Bowl XXVI - and joined MPR's Cathy Wurzer for a chat about Minnesota's history with the Super Bowl.
by Cathy Wurzer

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