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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

Gopher men's basketball on the upswing

It's a big time for sports in Minnesota Friday night.

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Historical status of art played role in decision on Capitol paintings

Historical status of art played role in decision on Capitol paintings

The decision Thursday by a Minnesota Historical Society panel ended what had been a skirmish over whose Minnesota history should be prominently displayed at the Capitol.

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Winter hits hard after warm fall

Winter hits hard after warm fall

Seeley also has a forecast for lower than average temperatures to stay in the state through Christmas.

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'Adoption Play' blends a family of different stories

'Adoption Play' blends a family of different stories

In bringing their own experiences to the project, storytellers with Wonderlust Productions opened eyes all around.
by Euan Kerr

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DFL copper mining feud spills into public view

DFL copper mining feud spills into public view

DFL Party leaders on Saturday are set to debate language that would put the party officially against a proposed copper-nickel mine near Hoyt Lakes. Could it be a swing issue in the next governor's race?
by Tim Pugmire

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Minnesota high school band plays at Pearl Harbor

Minnesota high school band plays at Pearl Harbor

Students from Minnesota were among the band members playing in the International Mass Band at a Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day ceremony in Hawaii.

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St. Cloud video company files suit to deny service to same-sex couples

Carl and Angel Larsen filed a lawsuit against the state this week to allow them to refuse service to same-sex couples.

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Minneapolis council approves budget with $1.3M for more police officers

Minneapolis council approves budget with $1.3M for more police officers

Before the vote, council members heard from opponents of the plan, who say the resources would be better spent on crime prevention. Council members tweaked the budget in the hopes of addressing those concerns.
by Matt Sepic

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