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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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Some Mpls. businesses worry $15 minimum wage will cost them

Some Mpls. businesses worry $15 minimum wage will cost them

Supporters say a higher hourly wage will benefit low-income workers especially. Some critics warn it will force employers to make some hard decisions. The City Council hears public testimony on the plan today.
by Brandt Williams

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The Kinks' Ray Davies works with the Jayhawks on new album

His new solo album "Americana" features the Minneapolis-based Jayhawks as his backing band. On the album Davies, who is British, explores his perceptions of America.
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'They use my skyway as a toilet': St. Paul mulls changes amid complaints

'They use my skyway as a toilet': St. Paul mulls changes amid complaints

One building owner wants a waiver to close the skyway in one of her buildings at 8 p.m instead of 2 a.m. "It's a disaster. (People) use my skyway as a toilet, a place to do drugs, have sex, cook, sleep, eat ... just vandalize," Jaunae Brooks says.
by Max Nesterak

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Some new work in the Sculpture Garden is truly deep

Some new work in the Sculpture Garden is truly deep

The garden's renovation included a drainage system to help manage storm water.
by Euan Kerr

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KC and the Sunshine Band's hit was a nod to a DJ

KC and the Sunshine Band's hit was a nod to a DJ

Robert Walker was first disc jockey to play the band's breakthrough single "Get Down Tonight" on the radio.
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How police aim to keep confrontations down as they brace for more Yanez protests

How police aim to keep confrontations down as they brace for more Yanez protests

The State Patrol says troopers arrested 18 people Friday night. That was far fewer than the 47 taken into custody during an I-94 protest last July in the days after Philando Castile was killed.
by Matt Sepic

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Yanez dashcam video, other evidence set for Tuesday release

Yanez dashcam video, other evidence set for Tuesday release

Gov. Mark Dayton said he hopes for calm amid Tuesday's planned release of dashcam footage and other evidence in the trial of officer Jeronimo Yanez, who was acquitted of manslaughter in the shooting of Philando Castile.
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