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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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Hodges rescinds appointment of north Minneapolis precinct inspector

Hodges rescinds appointment of north Minneapolis precinct inspector

Hours after her police chief announced staff changes, Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges overruled Chief Janee Harteau on one of them. Harteau said Thursday she was disappointed by the mayor's move.
by Tim Nelson

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Happy birthday to Replacements' Chris Mars

Happy birthday to Replacements' Chris Mars

Mars left the band in 1990 and released several solo albums, before dropping out of the industry to devote himself full time to painting.
by MPR News Staff

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Stephan Pastis casts 'Pearls' before everyone

Stephan Pastis casts 'Pearls' before everyone

The creator of a quirky comic strip explains that he started cartooning as a way to get out of practicing law.
by Euan Kerr

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The long history of Johnnie Bread

The long history of Johnnie Bread

Baking Johnnie Bread was started by monks, but now baking it is a job for students.
by Max Nesterak

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History professor says Russia is gaining influence

Over the years one of the more interesting experts MPR has featured on our airwaves is Nick Hayes, a history professor at the College of St. Benedict and St. John's University.
by MPR News Staff

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Music from monks and students at St. John's University

Music is big at St. John's University. Singing has been an integral part of the monastic life since its earliest days. And that tradition continues on the campus with the Gregorian Chant Schola of Saint John's Abbey and University.
by MPR News Staff

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Students of color look toward the future in Stearns County

Students of color look toward the future in Stearns County

Stearns County where MPR began 50 years ago is 94 percent white, but that's changing faster than the rest of the state.
by MPR News Staff

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The history of where MPR began

The bells atop the Abbey and University Church ring throughout the day on the St. John's campus. The church, which is a striking structure built out of reinforced concrete, has been the centerpiece of the campus since it was completed in 1961.
by MPR News Staff

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