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Morning Edition

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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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The hit '96 Tears' had humble roots

The hit '96 Tears' had humble roots

Today's Morning Edition music is from 50 years ago today when "96 Tears" by Question Mark and the Mysterians was number one on the Billboard pop chart.

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Study finds rent costs rising for more people

The study says that since the Great Recession, the number of Americans who find it difficult to pay their rent has risen to historically high levels.
by MPR News Staff

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Nolan-Mills congressional race comes down to the wire

Nolan-Mills congressional race comes down to the wire

The campaigns for Minnesota's 8th District are hustling in the run-up to Election Day to turn out voters in one of the nation's most competitive -- and expensive -- congressional races.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Report finds refugees contributing to Minn. economy

Report finds refugees contributing to Minn. economy

A recent report shows that some refugees find their way into the workforce faster than those born in the United States.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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Tech woes hobble MNsure; vexed lawmakers seek insurance fix

Tech woes hobble MNsure; vexed lawmakers seek insurance fix

Minnesota consumers searching for health coverage ran into familiar frustrations Tuesday as MNsure's web site was overwhelmed and robocalls bombed the helpline.
by Mark Zdechlik

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The Staves moved to the Twin Cities for the music scene

The Staves moved to the Twin Cities for the music scene

Today's Morning Edition music is from the Staves with "Sleeping in the Car" the title track from their latest E.P. They will be performing tonight at Fitzgerald Theater in downtown St. Paul.

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Group health plan costs rising more slowly than individual market

People who purchase health insurance though the individual marketplace aren't the only ones seeing a spike in premiums. Many people insured through their employers on group plans are also seeing their premiums rise, but by far less.

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Changing school start times stirs controversy in St. Paul

Changing school start times stirs controversy in St. Paul

Research suggests later start times help teens get more sleep but some say changes come at too high a cost to the district and elementary school families.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Open enrollment triggers sticker shock for some Minnesotans

Open enrollment triggers sticker shock for some Minnesotans

Consumers buying plans on the individual market face huge jumps in premiums, shrinking networks or both. State officials say they're working to ease the pain. But experts say no one has enough data to craft a stable solution.
by Lorna Benson

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Chicago finally hit No. 1 40 years ago

Chicago finally hit No. 1 40 years ago

Though they had a string of top 10 hits in the '70s, "If You Leave Me Now" was their first chart-topper.

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