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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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St. Paul picks Carter for mayor

St. Paul picks Carter for mayor

The ranked-choice voting system made it an interesting night. Melvin Carter was the clear winner in St. Paul. In Minneapolis, five candidates were still in contention.
by MPR News Staff

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Joni Mitchell turns 74 years old

Joni Mitchell turns 74 years old

It's Joni Mitchell's birthday Tuesday. A new biography by David Yaffe came out earlier this year, "Reckless Daughter: A Portrait of Joni Mitchell."
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The one and only debate between Mondale and Coleman in 2002

The one and only debate between Mondale and Coleman in 2002

Former Vice President Walter Mondale and St. Paul Mayor Norm Coleman debated only once in the 2002 race for senator -- the day before the election.
by Jim Bickal

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Kid Cudi to perform in Maplewood

Kid Cudi will be performing Monday night at the Myth nightclub in Maplewood.
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Turning the Who's Tommy into a bluegrass opry

Have you ever wondered how the songs from the Who's rock opera "Tommy" would sound if they were performed by a bluegrass band?
by Cathy Wurzer

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Gopher men's basketball highly ranked

The University of Minnesota Men's basketball team began their season Thursday night with an exhibition game against Concordia.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Another snowstorm on the way

Statewide, this October was the 15th wettest in Minnesota history, with most observers reporting from 3 to 5 inches of precipitation.
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U of M low-wage workers authorize strike, but negotiations continue

U of M low-wage workers authorize strike, but negotiations continue

A union representing about 1,500 hourly wage workers have authorized a strike, after they say negotiations with the U have stalled. The two sides plan to meet with a state mediator Nov. 27.
by Peter Cox

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Mixed reaction in Minnesota to Republican tax overhaul plan

Mixed reaction in Minnesota to Republican tax overhaul plan

Republican lawmakers and some business leaders welcome the Republican tax plan as long-overdue change. Others contend the package would disproportionately benefit the wealthy and take away important deductions.
by Tim Pugmire

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