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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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Delta is just the latest airline to have a massive system failure

Delta is just the latest airline to have a massive system failure

Despite huge investments in backup power, computer and communications equipment, airline systems crashes are somewhat of a regular occurrence.
by Martin Moylan

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Minneapolis native Kalmoe to row in Olympic finals

Minneapolis native Kalmoe to row in Olympic finals

Minneapolis native Megan Kalmoe's women's quad sculls rowing team has advanced to the finals in the Rio Olympics.

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REO Speedwagon featured in first stereo MTV concert

REO Speedwagon featured in first stereo MTV concert

The concert was in Denver, and the group was on tour having recently released its hit album "High Infidelity."

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House Speaker Daudt faces primary challenge from the right

House Speaker Daudt faces primary challenge from the right

Kurt Daudt is the top Republican elected official in the state. A former colleague is trying to put the brakes on his political rise.
by Tim Pugmire

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A witch, a baby and a grown-up tale for kids

A witch, a baby and a grown-up tale for kids

Kelly Barnhill has created a readable story so complicated that even she finds it hard to explain.
by Euan Kerr

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Grace Potter to sing at Minnesota Zoo

Grace Potter to sing at Minnesota Zoo

Today's Morning Edition music is from Grace Potter singing the song "Empty Heart." Potter is coming to play two shows this Sunday and Monday at the Minnesota Zoo.

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Schedule favorable for Gophers football

Schedule favorable for Gophers football

The Minnesota Gophers football team starts training camp for the upcoming season Friday. It marks the first for head coach Tracy Claeys.

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Minnesota athletes anticipating start of Rio Games

U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps will be the flag bearer in the opening ceremony at the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

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Storms added to wet July

Storms added to wet July

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley about the month of July, which was about average in terms of temperatures but was wet in much of the state.

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Life on Duluth's Aerial Lift Bridge: Lots of ups, few downs

Life on Duluth's Aerial Lift Bridge: Lots of ups, few downs

Running Duluth's Aerial Lift Bridge is a great gig, but it's no game. Take a look behind the scenes at the daily ballet between giant boats and bridge.
by Dan Kraker

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