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Doors' landmark song released 50 years ago

Doors' landmark song released 50 years ago

Today's Morning Edition music is from "Light My Fire" from the Door's self-titled album released in January 1967, 50 years ago today.

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House majority leader outlines GOP priorities

House majority leader outlines GOP priorities

High on the to-do list for legislators this session is approving a budget, addressing health care costs, and making decisions on taxes and transportation spending.

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Tweet alone didn't cost Claeys his job, Coyle says

Tweet alone didn't cost Claeys his job, Coyle says

"I think some of the events over the past few weeks underscored some of the concerns and some of the things I've been seeing with that program," the U's athletic director said.
by Matt Sepic

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One-vote majority in Senate leaves GOP little wiggle room

One-vote majority in Senate leaves GOP little wiggle room

Republicans are now in control of the Minnesota Senate for only the second time since senators began using party labels 40 years ago. But they hold the chamber by just a single seat.
by Brian Bakst

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Controversial Rod Stewart song became so popular that BBC was forced to air it

Controversial Rod Stewart song became so popular that BBC was forced to air it

Today's Morning Edition music is from Rod Stewart with "Tonight's the Night (Gonna Be Alright)" which was number one on the Billboard pop chart 40 years ago today. At first the BBC wouldn't play the song on the radio because of the suggestive nature of some of the lyrics, but it was so popular they eventually let it on the air. The song would end up at the top of the charts for eight weeks in the U.S.

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After Syrian refugee controversy, Hudson church tries to move on

After Syrian refugee controversy, Hudson church tries to move on

A Catholic church in Hudson, Wis., is no longer tasked with resettling five Syrian families who've been approved to come to the U.S. But the refugee debate spread far beyond the church.
by Riham Feshir

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DFL Gov. Dayton urges Republicans to compromise in session ahead

DFL Gov. Dayton urges Republicans to compromise in session ahead

The Minnesota Legislature begins a new session today with Republicans now holding majorities in both the House and Senate. They'll need to work with DFL governor Mark Dayton. That was the dynamic in 2011 that led to a government shutdown.

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The awe is back: Take a tour through the newly restored state Capitol

The awe is back: Take a tour through the newly restored state Capitol

Opening day of the Legislature tends to bring out lawmakers and guests in their best outfits. Today, they'll gather in a state Capitol that itself has been gussied up during a multi-year, $310 million restoration.
by Brian Bakst and Evan Frost

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Political bad blood may spill into Minnesota legislative session

Political bad blood may spill into Minnesota legislative session

The recent public fallout between DFL Gov. Mark Dayton and Republican House Speaker Kurt Daudt could create problems in the crucial legislative budget session that begins Tuesday.
by Tim Pugmire

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