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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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Snow hit parts of Minnesota 4 days in a row

Snow hit parts of Minnesota 4 days in a row

The timing of the snowfall snarled traffic repeatedly in the Twin Cities.

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'The Twist' did something 55 years ago that's never been done before -- or since

'The Twist' did something 55 years ago that's never been done before -- or since

Today's Morning Edition music is from Chubby Checker with "The Twist." The song hit No. 1 on the U.S. singles chart on January 13, 1962, 55 years ago today. That was actually its second time hitting that no. 1 spot. The first time was two years earlier in 1960. It's the only record in American history to top the charts on two separate occasions.

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Ol' Yeller playing Turf Club

Ol' Yeller is the project of Rich Mattson. He's an Iron Range native and has played in a handful of bands over the years. About 10 years ago, he opened his own recording studio in an old church in Sparta.

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Rep. Walz approves of Shulkin as VA secretary

Rep. Walz approves of Shulkin as VA secretary

David Shulkin currently serves in the VA as undersecretary of health. He was appointed to that position by President Obama in 2015.

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Tick-triggered allergy surfaces in northern Minnesota

Tick-triggered allergy surfaces in northern Minnesota

At least two dozen Minnesotans have become suddenly severely allergic to red meat the past two years. One expert says it could be the tip of the iceberg.
by Dan Kraker

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Art Hounds: Larry Long and Jomama Jones

Art Hounds: Larry Long and Jomama Jones

This week on Art Hounds: Jomama Jones performs in Red Wing, Larry Long is back at the Dakota and Walker Art Center offers its "Out There" series.
by Marianne Combs

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Drug traces found in state waters may be enough to harm fish, agency finds

Drug traces found in state waters may be enough to harm fish, agency finds

Trace levels of pharmaceuticals and other chemicals may be harming fish in Minnesota rivers and lakes, according to a study released Thursday by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
by Dan Gunderson

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Chastity Brown playing at Ice House all month

Chastity Brown playing at Ice House all month

She's calling her residency "Wild Heart Wednesdays." Each week, she's inviting a different local artist to play with her.

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