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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.

Morning Announcements | Weather chats with Mark Seeley | Parting Thoughts

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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Lots of big music acts in town for the Super Bowl

The party leading up to Sunday's Super Bowl has definitely started. Pink will be performing Friday night at the newest concert venue in town: the Minneapolis Armory.
by MPR News Staff

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A night out at Paisley Park with Justin Timberlake and the Revolution

Justin Timberlake is in town to rehearse for the Super Bowl halftime show, but he took a break on Thursday night to host a party at Prince's fabled Paisley Park compound.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Big game, big chill: Sunday's game set to be coldest in Super Bowl history

Groundhog meteorologist Punxsutawney Phil glimpsed his shadow Friday morning, heralding six more weeks of winter. University of Minnesota meteorologist and climatologist Mark Seeley didn't predict quite that far out in his weekly weather chat with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer

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In sting operation, man allegedly offered passes to Super Bowl Live in exchange for sex

A prostitution sting operation has netted at least two dozen people in Hennepin County. Law enforcement officials say the multi-jurisdictional task force was formed to crack down on Super Bowl sex trafficking.
by Brandt Williams

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With Chinese art show, Mia breaks the museum mold

With Chinese art show, Mia breaks the museum mold

"Power and Beauty in China's Last Dynasty" is an exhibition that has to be experienced as much as viewed.
by Euan Kerr

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Duluth's historic NorShor Theatre stages a revival

Duluth's historic NorShor Theatre stages a revival

After nearly eight years of planning and more than a year and a half of construction, the $30.5 million restoration of Duluth's last remaining historic playhouse culminates tonight with a grand opening performance of the musical "Mamma Mia."
by Dan Kraker

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How the Beatles inspired 'Judy in Disguise'

"Judy in Disguise (with Glasses)" by John Fred and his Playboy Band was number one on the Billboard pop chart 50 years ago Wednesday.
by Cathy Wurzer

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