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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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School accountability measure headed for more change

With the latest school measurements out, Minnesota educators look forward to a different way to hold schools accountable.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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The Revolution to play at First Avenue to honor Prince

The Revolution to play at First Avenue to honor Prince

Guitarist Wendy Melvoin told the Star Tribune's Jon Bream that the concerts are part the grieving process.

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Mayo Clinic surgeon: Vikings' Bridgewater faces long recovery from knee injury

Mayo Clinic surgeon: Vikings' Bridgewater faces long recovery from knee injury

Bridgewater dislocated his left knee and tore his ACL during non-contact drills on Tuesday. He'll have surgery soon and is expected to miss the remainder of the season.

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More landslides possible in Twin Cities

More landslides possible in Twin Cities

The potential for landslides in our region has not been studied thoroughly. One University of Minnesota geology professor thinks that needs to change.

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Art Hounds: Rap, classical and deadly

Art Hounds: Rap, classical and deadly

This week on Art Hounds: The homegrown rapper Tek releases his new album, "Local."
by Marianne Combs

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TV ads, outside cash fuel Nolan-Mills rematch in MN 8th

TV ads, outside cash fuel Nolan-Mills rematch in MN 8th

Some $12 million poured into Minnesota's 8th Congressional District two years ago in a nationally watched race. A recent burst of TV ads suggests big money will flood this year's campaign, too.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Foshay's check to Sousa bounced

Foshay's check to Sousa bounced

The Foshay Tower in Minneapolis was dedicated Aug. 31, 1929.

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Ex-inmate finds work, possible new beginning, at State Fair

Ex-inmate finds work, possible new beginning, at State Fair

A team of sanitation workers clean the fair through the night. For one of them, the job is a welcome opportunity.
by Max Nesterak

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MN election official: Paper trail protects against potential hacking

The FBI says states should be aware of Russian hackers who may take aim at voter election systems.

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Fired Lakeville police officer sues city

Rick Bussler was dismissed in November 2014 for leaking information to the media.

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