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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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Schoen, Cornish resignations put Capitol culture on notice

Schoen, Cornish resignations put Capitol culture on notice

Sen. Dan Schoen and Rep. Tony Cornish were condemned when sexual harassment accusations surfaced. Now, they're gone from the Legislature. Some see their exit as a first step toward changing a climate that tolerated sexual misconduct.
by Tom Scheck and Brian Bakst

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Remembering David Cassidy

David Cassidy died Tuesday at the age of 67.
by MPR News Staff

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Committee approves Lake Calhoun name change, final board vote to come

Committee approves Lake Calhoun name change, final board vote to come

On a close vote a Hennepin County Board committee has approved changing the name of Lake Calhoun to Bde Maka Ska, sending the measure to the full board for a vote as early as next week.
by Matt Sepic

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When creating more effective sexual harassment policies, trust is key

When creating more effective sexual harassment policies, trust is key

Most organizations these days have sexual harassment policies that they vow will be enforced with no retaliation for victims. That's the right thing to say, and hopefully do.
by Martin Moylan

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Undefeated: For Red Lake boxers, a requiem in the ring

Undefeated: For Red Lake boxers, a requiem in the ring

Nearly every fighter who walks into Red Lake's reservation gym carries some kind of baggage. Boxing helps to cope. "It's like church," says one trainer. "It's where they escape everything. It's where they go to pray."
by John Enger

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St. Paul schools see hope in 'restorative' discipline

St. Paul schools see hope in 'restorative' discipline

More St. Paul teachers are using disciplinary techniques where students and teachers work together to restore order in class. It doesn't always succeed, but school leaders see it as a viable alternative to tossing kids out.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Staff: Franken will not resign, is doing 'a lot of reflecting'

Staff: Franken will not resign, is doing 'a lot of reflecting'

Franken has kept a low media profile in the wake of the allegations. Staff said he's spending time in Washington with family and he will stay there through the Thanksgiving holiday.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Black Violin performs at the Ordway

The duo is composed of violinist Kevin Sylvester and violist Wilner Baptiste. They met in a Fort Lauderdale high school and now combine hip-hop and classical influences into a distinct sound that's been called "classical boom."
by MPR News Staff

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