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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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3 big education issues on agenda at the state Capitol

3 big education issues on agenda at the state Capitol

Lawmakers are expected to take up proposals on teacher licensing, school choice and early education this session.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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MPR at 50: Looking back at Minnesota's past, ahead to its future

MPR at 50: Looking back at Minnesota's past, ahead to its future

As we mark 50 years on the air, Minnesota Public Radio looks at Minnesota's past and present as it moves on into the future.
by Cathy Wurzer, Jim Bickal, Tom Crann, Kerri Miller, Jeff Jones, Julie Siple, Tom Weber and Sam Choo

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Minnesota women bring their voices, concerns to Washington

Minnesota women bring their voices, concerns to Washington

Saturday's Women's March on Washington is being billed as the largest protest against President Donald Trump. But those coming from Minnesota say their concerns run deeper.
by Mark Zdechlik

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MPR started 50 years ago with the Cleveland Orchestra

It was the first thing listeners heard, founder Bill Kling said. It wasn't the original plan, but there were technical difficulties getting the first station, KSJR, on the air.

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January thaw this year is strong

He also recalls a record snowfall that hit the Twin Cities back in 1982.

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Minn. lawmakers reach negotiation stage on health premium relief

Minn. lawmakers reach negotiation stage on health premium relief

A way to help Minnesotans struggling to pay health care premiums is closer to reality. Negotiations between House, Senate and DFL Gov. Mark Dayton's administration now may begin.
by Brian Bakst

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Cut government, grow jobs, fix health care? Trump's MN backers ready

Cut government, grow jobs, fix health care? Trump's MN backers ready

When Donald Trump takes the oath of office and becomes president later today he will have a lot of expectations to meet. Among those looking for him to "make America great again" are many Minnesotans.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Roy Hargrove's last shows tonight at the Dakota

Hargrove is a Grammy-winning jazz trumpeter. He was born in Texas, and started playing trumpet at a young age.

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MNsure CEO urges sign-ups for 2017 as deadline looms

Minnesotans who purchase health insurance through MNsure have just a week and a half left to pick a plan.

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