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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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Swift wanted to drive ex crazy with 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together'

Swift wanted to drive ex crazy with 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together'

In an interview with USA Today, she said her ex "made me feel like I wasn't as good or as relevant as these hipster bands he listened to. So I made a song that I knew would absolutely drive him crazy."
by MPR News Staff

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DNR official: Strong walleye fishing on Mille Lacs not a sign of healthy population

DNR official: Strong walleye fishing on Mille Lacs not a sign of healthy population

Only catch-and-release was allowed this summer, and even that was banned for more than a month. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says its a necessary step to protect the walleye population.
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Researchers search for clues to toxic algae blooms

Researchers search for clues to toxic algae blooms

It's the dog days of summer in Minnesota, which means warm lakes and an uptick in reports of toxic blooms of algae across the state. Scientists are working to identify what triggers the algae.
by Dan Kraker

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Art Hounds: Photos of Prince before he was famous

Art Hounds: Photos of Prince before he was famous

This week, the Art Hounds recommend "Prince Pre-Fame," a dance concert and a local music festival in St. Cloud.
by Marianne Combs

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Mixed Precipitation brings opera, and food, to the garden

Mixed Precipitation brings opera, and food, to the garden

The group makes a tasting menu part of the story, and brings bones for the dogs who may be part of the audience.
by Euan Kerr

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Mankato to Dayton: Do better on water quality

Mankato to Dayton: Do better on water quality

The southern Minnesota city wants more help for farmers to reduce runoff, but the state says its hands are tied.
by Mark Steil

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Baez sang at Woodstock in the middle of the night

Baez sang at Woodstock in the middle of the night

She was the final act on the first day of the festival and didn't take the stage until 12:55 a.m.
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Apps bringing Twin Cities neighbors together, mostly

Apps bringing Twin Cities neighbors together, mostly

Nextdoor and other social websites are winning fans in Minnesota and across the country using digital tools to help mobilize people within their neighborhoods. But those stronger ties can also bring problems neighbors didn't bank on.
by Martin Moylan

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