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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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For Chris Thile, hosting Prairie Home is opportunity of a lifetime

For Chris Thile, hosting Prairie Home is opportunity of a lifetime

As he nears the end of his first season, the host describes his turn leading the popular franchise as "just what the doctor ordered."
by Euan Kerr

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Rochester Art Center lays off 5 workers amid financial turmoil

Rochester Art Center lays off 5 workers amid financial turmoil

The center had just 12 employees in total before the layoffs. Earlier this year, its executive director left without explanation after a brief tenure, and a recent audit has raised serious questions about the museum's ability to survive.
by Catharine Richert

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White Earth worries loss of state money may cripple school's progress

White Earth worries loss of state money may cripple school's progress

Circle of Life Academy leaders say a Minnesota fund that's helped them boost student achievement by connecting academics and culture is in danger of expiring at the state Capitol.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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When Frank and Nancy Sinatra topped the charts

When Frank and Nancy Sinatra topped the charts

"Somethin' Stupid" was the first and only duet by a father and daughter to top the charts.
by MPR News Staff

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Nine EPA science advisers cut loose

Nine EPA science advisers cut loose

Another four advisers are stepping down from the Board of Scientific Counselors and their replacements have not been announced.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Punk rocker of bonsai world at work in northern Minnesota

Punk rocker of bonsai world at work in northern Minnesota

Brainerd Bonsai artist David Crust shocked the bonsai world and won international acclaim for a tree he grew in a vacuum cleaner.
by John Enger

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Trial of man who shot at Somali Americans expected to wrap up Tuesday

Trial of man who shot at Somali Americans expected to wrap up Tuesday

Defense attorney Murad Mohammad said his client, Anthony Sawina, testified last week that he fired his gun twice at a carnbecause he feared for his life. Victims said they ducked and tried to get away.
by Brandt Williams

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Twins beating expectations, so far

The Minnesota Twins begin a three-game series against the Red Sox tonight at Target Field.
by MPR News Staff

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