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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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In Minnesota, 'bump stocks' in legal gray area

In Minnesota, 'bump stocks' in legal gray area

The Las Vegas gunman had "bump stocks," devices that enable semi-automatic rifles to fire much faster, in his hotel room. Here's a look at how they work, their legal status and what they mean in today's gun control debate.
by Tim Nelson

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Superior is no longer the clearest of the Great Lakes

Superior is no longer the clearest of the Great Lakes

Lakes Huron and Michigan have become clearer than Lake Superior, which was long known as the most pristine of the Great Lakes. But some ramifications of the clearer water aren't good.
by Dan Kraker

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Former Mpls. cop says 'stunning blow' on suspect was justified

Former Minneapolis police officer Chris Reiter choked back tears on the witness stand as he described helping a woman who had just been beaten. Soon after, a security camera recorded Reiter kicking a suspect in the head.
by Brandt Williams

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Replacements' 1986 concert gets the live album treatment

Replacements' 1986 concert gets the live album treatment

The Replacements' concert at Maxwell's in Hoboken, N.J., in 1986 has been made into a two-CD set that comes out Friday.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota lags in police licensing standards

Two reporters from the Star Tribuen found Minnesota lags far behind other states in holding officers accountable for their criminal behavior.
by MPR News Staff

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Photos: Lynx win a decisive victory, thrilling fans

Photos: Lynx win a decisive victory, thrilling fans

It's the Lynx's fourth league title in seven years, tying them with with the WNBA's first dynasty, the now-defunct Houston Comets.
by Matt Sepic and Evan Frost

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Art Hounds: Film and photography expose environmental damage

Art Hounds: Film and photography expose environmental damage

This week, the Art Hounds recommend an exhibition at Nash Gallery, a choral festival and a silent movie set to live music.
by Marianne Combs

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At a concert, find the exits; then enjoy yourself

At a concert, find the exits; then enjoy yourself

Experts say there are some steps you can take to make yourself safer when bad things happen.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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Twins are done. Lynx play for title

The baseball season is over for the Minnesota Twins. The Twins were eliminated from postseason play last night when they lost to the Yankees 8 to 4 in New York in the American League Wild Card Game
by Cathy Wurzer

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For chance to direct Harry Dean Stanton, actor got 'Lucky'

For chance to direct Harry Dean Stanton, actor got 'Lucky'

When the producers wanted a fellow actor to direct Stanton, they turned to Guthrie alum John Carroll Lynch.
by Euan Kerr

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