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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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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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Celebrate the restored Capitol with an audio tour

Celebrate the restored Capitol with an audio tour

The state Capitol will be abuzz with all sorts of activities this weekend to celebrate completion of the $310 million restoration.
by Cathy Wurzer and Brian Bakst

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Art Hounds: A Capitol celebration for all Minnesotans

Art Hounds: A Capitol celebration for all Minnesotans

This week, Art Hounds recommend the grand reopening of the state Capitol, an art exhibit about medication and "Steel Magnolias."
by Marianne Combs

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St. Paul police review board 'dysfunctional,' union says

The St. Paul Police Federation is concerned the citizens' panel for handling complaints of officers is unprofessional.
by Matt Sepic

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Mpls. committee backs Arradondo to lead police force

Mpls. committee backs Arradondo to lead police force

A Minneapolis City Council committee has recommended that acting police chief Medaria Arradondo continue to lead the department.
by Brandt Williams

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Ex-Minneapolis police chief Harteau is out, but not down

Ex-Minneapolis police chief Harteau is out, but not down

In her first interview since her ouster, Janee Harteau says she didn't initially realize the depth of anger ignited by a July police shooting, or the political fallout to come. She also says she may not be done with police work.
by Brandt Williams

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