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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

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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As mental health calls rise, MN police training takes on vital role

As mental health calls rise, MN police training takes on vital role

Of the 14 Minnesotans shot and killed by police in 2016, six were in a mental health crisis. Some departments now are using actors and role playing to help teach officers de-escalation techniques.
by Manda Lillie

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More women are taking a shot at hunting as overall interest slips

More women are taking a shot at hunting as overall interest slips

In general, participation in hunting is trending downward. But the number of women who hunt is rising: Nearly 70,000 of Minnesota's 550,000 hunters are women.
by Dan Gunderson

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An underappreciated part of Bob Dylan's career

An underappreciated part of Bob Dylan's career

Volume 13 covers Dylan's born-again Christian period from 1979 to 1981.
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End the statute of limitations on sexual violence?

Local activist Sarah Super recently started a petition asking Minnesota's top legislators to end the statute of limitations for sexual violence crimes in Minnesota.
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NFL helps diverse firms compete for Super Bowl business

NFL helps diverse firms compete for Super Bowl business

The NFL is serving as a matchmaker between qualified Twin Cities firms with diverse ownership and big spenders at the Super Bowl.
by Martin Moylan

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Art Hounds: Ballet, flamenco and resurrected poets

Art Hounds: Ballet, flamenco and resurrected poets

This week on Art Hounds: James Sewell Ballet performs with the Ahn Trio, poets return from the dead to compete with one another, and "A Night in Andalusia" offers Flamenco dance and music.
by Marianne Combs

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The song Michael Jackson wanted to sing with Prince

"Bad" by Michael Jackson was number one on the Billboard pop chart 30 years ago today. It's the title track from the follow up to his enormously successful "Thriller" album.
by Cathy Wurzer

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