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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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Lizzo slows down her Little Red Corvette

This week Lizzo released her fresh take Prince's "Little Red Corvette."
by Cathy Wurzer

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A windy week in Minnesota

A windy week in Minnesota

Since Friday, October 20 we have seen more days with strong winds than any other period since late June of this year.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Why are the Vikings playing in London this week?

The Minnesota Vikings play away from home this week, far away. They will take on the Cleveland Browns at Twickenham Stadium in London.
by Cathy Wurzer

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On his new album, Charlie Parr hits some sad notes

On his new album, Charlie Parr hits some sad notes

It's only recently that the folksinger has started talking about his lifelong experience with depression.
by Euan Kerr

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Dayton casts long shadow in race to replace him

Dayton casts long shadow in race to replace him

Republicans hoping to boost their chances of winning the Minnesota governor's race are warning that a DFL win in 2018 would amount to another four years of Gov. Mark Dayton. Democrats say they'd be different.
by Tim Pugmire

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St. Paul mayor, mayoral candidate call for Police Federation board's resignation

St. Paul mayor, mayoral candidate call for Police Federation board's resignation

St. Paul Mayor Chris Coleman and St. Paul mayoral candidate Pat Harris have both released statements calling for the resignation of the St. Paul Police Federation board after a back-and-forth between the federation and candidate Melvin Carter's campaign.
by MPR News Staff

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Happy birthday Bootsy!

He got his first break in 1970 when he was hired to play bass in James Brown's band. He went on to become a major figure in funk music as a member of Funkadelic and Parliament.
by MPR News Staff

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What if Mavis Staples had married Bob Dylan?

What if Mavis Staples had married Bob Dylan?

This is the first time they've toured together but Staples and Dylan have known each other for a long time, and even dated for a while in the 1960s.
by MPR News Staff

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