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Morning Edition

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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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Duluth may be next to require paid sick leave

Duluth may be next to require paid sick leave

Laws requiring most employers to provide paid sick leave kicked in recently in St. Paul and Minneapolis. Duluth officials are now weighing a similar move, but not everyone's on board.
by Dan Kraker

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Cassidy and Jones only mother and son to hit number one

Today's Morning Edition music is from "Da Doo Ron Ron" by Shaun Cassidy which was number one on the Billboard pop chart 40 years ago today.
by MPR News Staff

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Minnesota scientists dive deep to learn why walleye are stressed

Minnesota scientists dive deep to learn why walleye are stressed

Nine of Minnesota's largest lakes are part of a new study that aims to gain a deeper understanding of how life works under the waves.
by Dan Gunderson

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U of M libraries win prestigious national award

U of M libraries win prestigious national award

The university's library system won the 2017 National Medal for Museum and Library Service.
by Peter Cox

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Twins embark on tough stretch of games after All-Star break

The Minnesota Twins start the second half of their surprisingly good season Friday night in Houston against one of baseball's best teams, the Astros.
by MPR News Staff

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Rain missing in some parts of Minnesota

The western and northwestern parts of the state are particularly dry.
by MPR News Staff

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Queen, with Lambert in for Mercury, playing the X

Queen, with Lambert in for Mercury, playing the X

Original guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor are joined by lead singer Adam Lambert, who was the runner-up on season 8 of "American Idol."
by MPR News Staff

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Crisis Connection hotline rescued, at least temporarily

Crisis Connection hotline rescued, at least temporarily

Crisis Connection had been scheduled to shut down Friday evening, but a grant from the state health department means the service will continue linking people suffering mental health emergencies to professional counselors.
by Matt Sepic

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