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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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NPR's Ari Shapiro sings in Arabic

Today's Morning Edition music is from "Finnisma Di" by the Portland-based 15-piece band Pink Martini. It's from their new album "Je Dis Oui" which comes out today. You may recognize the voice on this song. It's Ari Shapiro who hosts All Things Considered on NPR.

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Highly-ranked Gopher volleyball team facing tough competition

Tonight, the University of Minnesota women's volleyball team, ranked second in the nation, hosts number 13 Michigan State at The Pavilion.

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Warm fall ends suddenly in Minnesota

A major winter snow storm is moving across the Upper Midwest Friday.

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Here's what to expect if Castile case goes to trial

Here's what to expect if Castile case goes to trial

Officer Jeronimo Yanez makes his first court appearance Friday for the shooting of Philando Castile at a traffic stop in July.
by Matt Sepic

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Dylan ain't goin' to Stockholm for Nobel prize

Dylan ain't goin' to Stockholm for Nobel prize

Dylan says he's unable to attend the award ceremony on Dec. 10 "due to pre-existing commitments."

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Rethinking end-of-life dread

New research shows the emotional and social quality of life near its end may not be nearly as bad as many expect.

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Diamond Reynolds: 'Flabbergasted,' wants murder charge in Castile shooting

Diamond Reynolds: 'Flabbergasted,' wants murder charge in Castile shooting

Officer Jeronimo Yanez is expected to appear in court Friday after being charged with three felony counts for shooting and killing Philando Castile.

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New state Senate leader says social issues won't be major 2017 agenda items

New state Senate leader says social issues won't be major 2017 agenda items

Paul Gazelka, an insurance agent and social conservative from Nisswa, is now one of the most powerful lawmakers in Minnesota -- and he's as surprised as anyone by that newfound status.
by Tim Pugmire

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Art Hounds: Opera, starring puppets

Art Hounds: Opera, starring puppets

This week on Art Hounds: A performance of "Amahl and the Night Visitors" featuring life-sized puppets, "Baltimore is Burning" and "Tartuffe."
by Marianne Combs

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