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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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Vikings start preseason against Bengals tonight

Vikings start preseason against Bengals tonight

The Minnesota Vikings begin their preseason tonight against the Cincinnati Bengals.

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Photos: This St. Paul summer camp teaches on race, history

Photos: This St. Paul summer camp teaches on race, history

Some St. Paul middle-schoolers took on a different kind of summer challenge recently, learning about leadership and racial equity as they got an up-close look at history.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Ghostbusters theme song was the subject of a lawsuit

Ghostbusters theme song was the subject of a lawsuit

Today's Morning Edition music starts with the original Ghostbusters theme by Ray Parker Jr.
by MPR News Staff

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As mentors, Alzheimer's patients teach next generation of doctors about care

As mentors, Alzheimer's patients teach next generation of doctors about care

A new partnership between the University of Minnesota Medical School and Health Partner's Center for Memory and Aging aims to help students see the patient as a whole person, not just a disease.
by Cathy Wurzer

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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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