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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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Mpls. council president Barb Johnson defeated in wave of newcomers

Mpls. council president Barb Johnson defeated in wave of newcomers

Johnson lost her re-election bid Tuesday, a stunning defeat for a well-known politician and council veteran who'd led the body for 11 years.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota-based Red House Records sold to Nashville label

Grammy-winning Red House was formed 34 years ago and is home to artists such as The Wailin' Jennys, John Gorka and The Cactus Blossoms.
by The Associated Press

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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.
by MPR News Staff

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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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