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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.

Morning Announcements | Weather chats with Mark Seeley | Parting Thoughts

Januarys starting to trend warmer than average

University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley also has a forecast that includes the potential for thunderstorms in southern Minnesota this weekend.
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St. Cloud exploring ways to embrace river it has turned its back on

St. Cloud exploring ways to embrace river it has turned its back on

City officials and local partners are looking to reconnect St. Cloud and its residents with the Mississippi by redeveloping a one-mile stretch of the riverfront from downtown north to St. Cloud Hospital.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Music legend Spider John Koerner contemplates his legacy

Music legend Spider John Koerner contemplates his legacy

A concert on Sunday will give young and old players the chance to pay their respects to, and play with, their musical hero.
by Euan Kerr

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Some Minn. lawmakers wonder: Where's the bonding bill?

Some Minn. lawmakers wonder: Where's the bonding bill?

After a last-minute collapse last year, a public works bonding bill was a top priority for some lawmakers this year. But, in the House at least, the bill has yet to emerge at the Minnesota Capitol.
by Brian Bakst

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Hall and Oates' 'Rich Girl' was inspired by a rich man

Hall and Oates' 'Rich Girl' was inspired by a rich man

The song is based on stories Daryl Hall heard about Victor Walker, whose father owned a chain of fast food restaurants in Chicago.
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Photos: Two brothers capture stories from the U.S.-Mexico border

Photos: Two brothers capture stories from the U.S.-Mexico border

Twin Cities resident Yonathan Moya and his brother Jordan recently spent nine days traveling along the U.S.-Mexico border, taking pictures and talking to people along the way.
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