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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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BeauSoleil to perform at State Fair

BeauSoleil will perform today in the Leinie Lodge Bandshell at the Minnesota State Fair.

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First of 3 Revolution shows honoring Prince joyful yet sad

First of 3 Revolution shows honoring Prince joyful yet sad

Tonight, members of Prince's former band The Revolution will play the second of three sold-out shows at First Avenue in Minneapolis.

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A rainy, wet August for many Minnesotans

A rainy, wet August for many Minnesotans

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley about the month of August, which was wetter than average.

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Aging paddlers? More BWCA trips, but fewer young visitors

Aging paddlers? More BWCA trips, but fewer young visitors

A new report from the U.S. Forest Service show a recent uptick in visits to the BWCA, but overall since 2010, there's been a slow and steady decline in trips, especially by younger people.
by Dan Kraker

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Another big day at the fair for Minnesota's Hmong

Another big day at the fair for Minnesota's Hmong

The Labor Day event was among the State Fair's best draws last year, and it's back.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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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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