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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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Historic transition: Phyllis Kahn soon ends her long legislative career

Historic transition: Phyllis Kahn soon ends her long legislative career

One of Minnesota's longest-serving lawmakers is leaving the state legislature. State Rep. Phyllis Kahn, who has represented her Minneapolis district since 1973, finished last in a three-way primary Tuesday.
by Matt Sepic

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Granny pods find lukewarm reception in Minnesota cities

Granny pods find lukewarm reception in Minnesota cities

Two University of Minnesota graduates are making portable housing units for the elderly. But despite the housing's impending legal status, some cities are moving to ban them.
by Martin Moylan

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More than 50 acts set to play Eaux Claires fest this weekend

Today's Morning Edition music is from Wisconsin native Phil Cook. He'll be playing the big Eaux Claires Music Festival in Eau Claire, Wisconsin this weekend.

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Omar makes history; 4 legislative incumbents bounced

Omar makes history; 4 legislative incumbents bounced

Longtime Minneapolis Democratic Reps. Phyllis Kahn and Joe Mullery lost their primaries, as did Rep. Tom Hackbarth, R-Cedar, and Sen. Sean Nienow, R-Cambridge.
by Tim Pugmire

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Lewis wins in 2nd, will face Craig in November

Lewis wins in 2nd, will face Craig in November

Ex-conservative talk show host Jason Lewis beat three other contenders for the Republican nomination for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd District Tuesday. He'll face Democrat Angie Craig in the general election.
by Brian Bakst

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Reggae great to play Cedar in Minneapolis

Reggae great to play Cedar in Minneapolis

Today's Morning Edition music is from "Fire Power" by Lee "Scratch" Perry. The Grammy-winning reggae artist will perform tomorrow night at the Cedar in Minneapolis.

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Former Gophers swimmer David Plummer wins Olympic bronze

Former Gophers swimmer David Plummer wins Olympic bronze

The 30-year-old is the first Gophers swimmer to win an Olympic medal.

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Author imagines a constitution worth going into exile to protect

Author imagines a constitution worth going into exile to protect

Gerald Vizenor was given the task of drafting White Earth's Constitution. Vizenor hopes his new novel "Treaty Shirts" will bring an appreciation of what he describes as a unique document.
by Euan Kerr

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