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Morning Edition

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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

Parting thoughts: Fine-tuned to the little things in life

Parting thoughts: Fine-tuned to the little things in life

Amy Tobin's musical career took her to Miami and Jamaica, where she played reggae with the likes of Ziggy Marley. She served as concertmaster of the St. Paul Civic Symphony from 2008 until her death in January.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Winona houseboat culture's a breeze, if you can stay afloat

Winona houseboat culture's a breeze, if you can stay afloat

Life on the Mississippi is a joy, mostly, for the folks who live in the city's funky houseboat community. That doesn't mean it's easy keeping the muskrats out, or the winter ice at bay.
by Catharine Richert

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GOP lawmakers eye state agency cuts to fund tax relief

Republicans say it's about setting funding priorities for each department. Union leaders warn it would put thousands of Minnesotans needlessly out of work.
by Tim Pugmire

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3 things to watch at the Minnesota Legislature this week

3 things to watch at the Minnesota Legislature this week

A special election is being held to fill a vacant seat in the North Branch area. Meanwhile, lawmakers will be talking about sports stadium management and shrimp farming.
by MPR News Staff

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Prince's music streaming now on Spotify, Apple Music

Prince's music streaming now on Spotify, Apple Music

"For You" is one of 19 Prince albums now available on streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music.

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City officials say Blaine's water safe to drink again

Late Monday night, the city lifted a boil water advisory that had been in effect since Sunday, when residents noticed a big drop in pressure at their taps.
by Matt Sepic and MPR News Staff

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Open water: Madeline Island watches, worries as winter climate shifts

Open water: Madeline Island watches, worries as winter climate shifts

This year's mild winter has meant another record low year for ice cover on Lake Superior. The climate shift is easy to see from the bow of a Madeline Island ferry.
by Dan Kraker

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The Clash recorded a classic 40 years ago

The Clash recorded a classic 40 years ago

Forty years ago, the Clash began recording their first album. It's considered a punk classic and one of the greatest records of the rock era.

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Minnesota Twins start spring training next week

Believe it or not, pitchers and catchers for the Minnesota Twins report to spring training in Florida on Monday. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about what the Twins have done to improve the team after last year's record-setting futility.

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