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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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One retailer keeps Twin Cities cops most busy, and it's Walmart

One retailer keeps Twin Cities cops most busy, and it's Walmart

Walmart locations across the metro area generate more police calls than other businesses, and some even hire off-duty police officers to help control things.
by Martin Moylan

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Art Hounds: Some film, a swim and poetry

This week on Art Hounds: a Twin Cities film returns, poetry and a swim across the English Channel.
by Marianne Combs

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Virtual reality's potential draws a crowd in Twin Cities

Virtual reality's potential draws a crowd in Twin Cities

In Minneapolis, some 60 developers, enthusiasts and talent scouts meet monthly to share their ideas and expertise on virtual reality.
by Max Nesterak

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St. Paul and the Broken Bones to play First Ave.

St. Paul and the Broken Bones to play First Ave.

Today's Morning Edition music is from St. Paul and the Broken Bones with "All I Ever Wonder," a song from their latest album "Sea of Noise."

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New coach, young talent fueling optimism for Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves begin a new season Wednesday night when they take on the Grizzlies in Memphis.

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The famous local artist whose name is a secret

The famous local artist whose name is a secret

The Twin Cities painter known only as Kater has become an online sensation, even before his first gallery appearance.
by Euan Kerr

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MN lawmaker/soldier says military tried to make him repay student loan benefit

MN lawmaker/soldier says military tried to make him repay student loan benefit

Rep. John Lesch of St. Paul, who's also a lieutenant in the Minnesota National Guard, says the Pentagon tried to make him repay $27,000 in student loan assistance because of a contract error.
by Matt Sepic

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Minnesota rock star Bobby Vee's farewell album

Minnesota rock star Bobby Vee's farewell album

The former teen idol died Monday. Born Robert Velline in Fargo, N.D., he recorded 38 songs that made the top 100 and acted in four movies.

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Why convincing a jury is a tough hurdle in rape cases

How police investigate accusations of sexual assault at the University of Minnesota is under increased scrutiny.

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Anti-Islam speakers urge rural MN crowds to prepare for Muslim attack

Anti-Islam speakers urge rural MN crowds to prepare for Muslim attack

At dozens of rural churches and schools, speakers have warned crowds about refugees and called on them to oppose Muslims where they live.
by John Enger

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