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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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15 years after his death, Paul Wellstone's legacy lives on

15 years after his death, Paul Wellstone's legacy lives on

Years after Minnesota Sen. Paul Wellstone died in a plane crash, Minnesotans are still inspired by his idealism.
by Dan Kraker

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St. Paul mayoral hopefuls on how they'd stop the gunfire

St. Paul mayoral hopefuls on how they'd stop the gunfire

After a violent weekend in St. Paul, the leading candidates for mayor are talking about how they'd come to grips with a spike in gun violence if they're elected Nov. 7.
by Tim Nelson

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Photographer's new book offers 'glimpse into the human side of Prince'

Photographer's new book offers 'glimpse into the human side of Prince'

Afshin Shahidi was Prince's personal photographer from 2001 to 2011. "Prince: A Private View" is a collection of photographs and recollections from Shahidi.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota ranchers welcome more federal cash to stop wolves

Minnesota ranchers welcome more federal cash to stop wolves

The USDA has freed up money to trap and kill wolves in Minnesota that eat beef cattle and other domestic animals. Farmers around Nimrod, Minn., say it's absolutely needed.
by John Enger

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Paul Wellstone on what kind of person should be state auditor

Paul Wellstone on what kind of person should be state auditor

In a 1982 debate between Paul Wellstone and Arne Carlson, both vying for the position of State Auditor, Wellstone talked about how the right candidate should be a "community builder."
by Jim Bickal

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Andrea Swensson tells the story of the 'Minneapolis Sound' in first book

Andrea Swensson tells the story of the 'Minneapolis Sound' in first book

In her first book, The Local Show host Andrea Swensson tells the under-reported story of the Twin Cities funk, soul, and R&B music scene of the 1960s and 70s.
by Cathy Wurzer

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How Bob Dylan's songs evolved over time

How Bob Dylan's songs evolved over time

Bob Dylan and Mavis Staples will be playing at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul on Wednesday.
by MPR News Staff

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Dems chasing elusive 3rd District seat differ in approach

Dems chasing elusive 3rd District seat differ in approach

No Democrat has won the 3rd Congressional District seat since 1958. But four hopefuls have lined up to take on five-term Republican incumbent Erik Paulsen whose district has become swing turf in recent elections.
by Brian Bakst

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The hottest ticket in town: Gopher volleyball

The University of Minnesota Women's Volleyball team has a big match against Wisconsin on Saturday. Both teams are ranked in the top ten nationally and the game is sold out.
by Cathy Wurzer

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A tragic anniversary for Lynyrd Skynyrd fans

Forty years ago, shortly after their "Street Survivors" album came out, three members of Lynyrd Skynyrd were killed and six others were severely injured in a plane crash.
by MPR News Staff

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