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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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State Fair buys Ye Old Mill from founder's descendants

State Fair buys Ye Old Mill from founder's descendants

The ride has been owned and operated by the Keenan family for more than 100 years. Family members say it is time to take the attraction "to the next level." State Fair board members voted to pay for $500,000 in upgrades.
by Tim Nelson

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MN skier Jessie Diggins heads back to the Olympics for a shot at history

MN skier Jessie Diggins heads back to the Olympics for a shot at history

When cross-country skier and Minnesota native Jessie Diggins heads to the Olympics next month, she could help break a longstanding drought. It's been more than 40 years since an American has medaled in cross-country skiing -- and no American woman ever has.
by Cathy Wurzer and Julia Franz

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Vikings just one game away from Super Bowl

Vikings just one game away from Super Bowl

On Sunday, they beat the Saints in a game that will be remembered as one of the greatest finishes in NFL history.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Lisa Lisa turns 51 years old

Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam turn 51 years old Monday. In 1987, they came out with their Billboard-topping hit "Lost in Emotion."
by MPR News Staff

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Vikings and fans ready for today's playoff game

Vikings and fans ready for today's playoff game

If the Vikings win Sunday's game and the following week, they will earn a berth in the Super Bowl in their home stadium.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Tune-Yards to debut new album at MicroShow

Tune-Yards to debut new album at MicroShow

Tune-Yards has a new album called "I Can Feel You Creep Into My Private Life," which will be released next week.
by MPR News Staff

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St. Paul mayor: every city department needs to watch for racial inequity

St. Paul mayor: every city department needs to watch for racial inequity

Like his counterpart in Minneapolis, St. Paul's new mayor Melvin Carter has pledged to reduce or eliminate racial disparities. Carter, the city's first African American mayor, says he has a unique perspective on the problem because he's lived it.
by Brandt Williams

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Judge rejects change to Minnesota's wild rice water standard

Judge rejects change to Minnesota's wild rice water standard

An administrative law judge has rejected an attempt to change Minnesota's water quality standard for protecting wild rice, saying it violates federal and state law and puts an unfair burden on Native Americans who harvest wild rice for food.
by Dan Kraker

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The first single from a blockbuster soundtrack

"How Deep is Your Love" by the Bee Gees was No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart 40 years ago.
by Cathy Wurzer

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