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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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Art Hounds: Ragamala Dance, 'The Last Waltz' and Trophy Wife

Art Hounds: Ragamala Dance, 'The Last Waltz' and Trophy Wife

This week on Art Hounds, Ragamala Dance performs "Written in Water," local musicians reenact "The Last Waltz" and women artists contemplate the term "trophy wife."
by Marianne Combs

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In rural Minnesota, high hopes for President Trump

In rural Minnesota, high hopes for President Trump

Minnesota didn't go for President-elect Donald Trump, but many of its rural counties did. As Trump takes office, supporters in northern part of the state have high hopes for the 45th president.
by John Enger

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Local Show favorites to play First Ave.

The group is made up of three brothers, the Campbells, and they say they're rooted in an authentic "Minnesota sound."

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The rise of MyPillow and CEO Mike Lindell

Writer Josh Dean recently spent time with Lindell at his new factory in Shakopee for an article published this week in Bloomberg Businessweek.

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Parting thoughts: Let the good times roll

Parting thoughts: Let the good times roll

Diane Witherspoon of Minneapolis passed away last month after a long career as a jazz singer. She was first inspired by her sister, Shirley Witherspoon, a renowned jazz musician who sang with the likes of Duke Ellington.

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Will Minnesota start running on Dunkin'?

Will Minnesota start running on Dunkin'?

The Massachusetts-based coffee and doughnut chain is planning to open dozens of stores in the state as it expands westward.
by Martin Moylan

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Sunday liquor sales off to a fast start at Capitol

Sunday liquor sales off to a fast start at Capitol

A House committee Tuesday gave lopsided approval to a measure that would lift the longtime state ban on Sunday liquor store sales.
by Tim Pugmire

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Lumineers hit 'Cleopatra' tells a true story

Lumineers hit 'Cleopatra' tells a true story

The song is one of three hit singles off their latest album.

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3 issues to watch this week at the Minnesota Legislature

3 issues to watch this week at the Minnesota Legislature

Health insurance relief, the Southwest Corridor light rail project and Sunday liquor sales are expected to dominate the agenda this week at the Capitol.
by Brian Bakst

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