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January 24, 2017 8:55 AM

Latest Rogue Valley album took three years to complete

Today's Morning Edition music is from Minneapolis-based Rogue Valley with "Bury Your Heart."

by MPR News Staff

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January 24, 2017 8:07 AM

Physician lawmaker quickly reacted to help Dayton

Gov. Mark Dayton collapsed during his State of the State address Monday night, ending the speech early. A news release from the governor's office Monday night said the governor "quickly recovered, walked out of the Capitol and returned home."

by MPR News Staff

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January 24, 2017 5:37 AM

Sambusas in tow, Somali coalition makes big ask at Capitol

The newly formed Coalition of Somali American Leaders is seeking millions of dollars from the state to help Somali-Americans.

by Laura Yuen

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January 23, 2017 6:52 PM

Dayton's State of the State speech text: Open MinnesotaCare to anyone

In prepared remarks for his State of the State speech Monday, Gov. Mark Dayton suggested opening a state-run health plan that caters to the working poor. He distributed the proposal to lawmakers but fainted and collapsed before completing the speech.

by Brian Bakst

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January 23, 2017 8:58 AM

Pink Floyd finally figured out new technology on tour for 'Dark Side of the Moon'

"Dark Side of the Moon" ultimately became Pink Floyd's most commercially successful album and one of the best-selling worldwide.

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January 23, 2017 8:28 AM

Former Minnesota TV reporter hits it big in Hollywood with 'Zootopia'

Earlier this month "Zootopia" won a Golden Globe for best animated movie.

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January 23, 2017 8:27 AM

State of the State to set tone for week ahead at Capitol

Expect to hear about the need for bonding bill, health insurance relief, investment in education -- including a push for universal preschool -- transportation funding and the need for ongoing budget stability.

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January 23, 2017 4:19 AM

Two days, two marches and very different hopes under a Trump presidency

On Saturday, close to 100,000 people descended on the state Capitol to speak out against Trump's polices and comments they say are harmful to women. A day later, many with opposing views stood in the same spot at an annual anti-abortion rally.

by Matt Sepic