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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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Diana Ross used spoken word in hits like 'Love Is Here and Now You're Gone'

Diana Ross used spoken word in hits like 'Love Is Here and Now You're Gone'

"Love is Here and Now You're Gone" was No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart 50 years ago. It was the ninth chart-topper for the Supremes.

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Chisago County board reconsiders, now supports Muslim cemetery

Chisago County board reconsiders, now supports Muslim cemetery

After pressure from the U.S. Justice Department, the siting of a Muslim cemetery may go forward in rural Chisago County. The county commissioners voted in December to deny the project.
by Peter Cox

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Senate passes plan to aid health insurers

Senate passes plan to aid health insurers

The Minnesota Senate approved a Republican-backed plan to stabilize the individual health insurance market through a new state subsidy known as reinsurance. But there's no guarantee it will lower costs.
by Tim Pugmire

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Art Hounds: Free Ink Day, 'Citizen' and 'Twisted Apples'

This week the Art Hounds lead us to Highpoint Center for Printmaking, and to two plays inspired by books.
by Marianne Combs

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Mia exhibit combines algae, sci-fi

Mia exhibit combines algae, sci-fi

Artist Alison Hiltner uses algae to explore the relationship between humans and the environment.
by Marianne Combs

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Sly Stone turns 74

Filmmaker Michael Rubenstone says seeing Stone's performance in the documentary about Woodstock was the start of his fascination with the reclusive music icon.
by MPR News Staff

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Health plans managing uncertainty from federal and state lawmakers

Insurance companies are now trying to work out what to charge for coverage next year. They need to send those estimates to state regulators in the next few months.
by MPR News Staff

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St. Paul police kill man while responding to domestic violence call

St. Paul police kill man while responding to domestic violence call

St. Paul police shot dead Cordale Handy, 29, early Wednesday morning while responding to a domestic violence call. The state BCA is investigating. Community leaders appealed for calm.
by Tim Nelson and Matt Sepic

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