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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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Humans vs. beavers: The battle of 1993

Humans vs. beavers: The battle of 1993

Culverts were created to help move water underneath roads, and turned out to be a dam-building beaver's paradise. In 1993, reporter Leif Enger reported on a victory for mankind in the beaver wars.
by Jim Bickal and Sara Porter

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Microplastics could pose big treatment challenges

Microplastics could pose big treatment challenges

A growing body of research has been documenting an emerging threat to Minnesota waters -- tiny plastic particles found in everything from shampoo to fleece jackets.
by Kirsti Marohn

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'Blueberry Hill' influenced the Doors' hit 'Light My Fire'

Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek told author Marc Myers that the band didn't use a bass player when they recorded the song. He played the bass part on a Fender keyboard with his left hand and the lead part with his right hand on a Vox organ.
by MPR News Staff

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In NW Minn., keeping duck hunting alive one summer camper at a time

In NW Minn., keeping duck hunting alive one summer camper at a time

A weeklong camp focused on young teens teaches everything from goose calling to prairie ecology and shooting. Waterfowl hunters see it as a path to reviving a tradition long in decline in Minnesota.
by Dan Gunderson

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GOP gubernatorial candidates borrow Trump's campaign themes

The Republican Party sees President Trump's success in Minnesota as a guide to regaining the governor's office.
by Tim Pugmire

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Irv Williams plays Dakota Jazz Club for 98th birthday

Irv Williams plays Dakota Jazz Club for 98th birthday

Williams grew up in Arkansas and Ohio, but moved to the Twin Cities after World War II. He taught in the St. Paul Public Schools for many years.
by MPR News Staff

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Twins back on track with winning streak

The top two teams in the WNBA face off tonight at the Xcel Energy Center when the Lynx host Los Angeles. The Twins beat the Brewers last night by a score of 7 to 2 for their fifth straight win. And the Vikings defeated the Buffalo Bills 17 to 10 last night in Minnesota's pre-season opener. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about this week in sports.
by MPR News Staff

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2016 weather report: Extreme and anything but normal

2016 weather report: Extreme and anything but normal

Last year's global weather was far more extreme or record-breaking than anything approaching normal, according to a new report.
by The Associated Press

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More than scores: MN rethinks assessments of English language learners

More than scores: MN rethinks assessments of English language learners

State education officials are using an update in federal law to try to tackle one of education's thorniest problems: how to teach students with limited or no English skills.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Alex Williams' first album debuts Friday

Williams, 26 says his father was an '80s hair band fan. It was his grandfather who introduced him to the outlaw country music that became his musical inspiration.
by MPR News Staff

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