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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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In 'tot,' Mu wrestles another new work onto the stage

In 'tot,' Mu wrestles another new work onto the stage

The story of a young Filipino's fascination with the world of pro wresting is the 50th new work Mu has produced.
by Marianne Combs

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Duluth tourism boom continues

Duluth tourism boom continues

Duluth's newest waterfront resort opens today, the latest sign that visitors are flocking to the city. "They might not be going overseas or traveling to the Caribbean, but they'll still come to Duluth," a developer said.
by Dan Kraker

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Art Hounds: War, peace and cabaret

Art Hounds: War, peace and cabaret

This week on Art Hounds: Good vs. evil, the sacred and the sensual.
by Marianne Combs

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For gay people everywhere, Orlando club killings violated a sanctuary

For gay people everywhere, Orlando club killings violated a sanctuary

Gay bars have long offered a safe space free of judgment and harassment. That's why the Pulse nightclub slayings are a "virtual massacre on the collective LGBTQ soul," writes MPR's Annie Anderson.
by Annie Anderson

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Sean Lennon part of collaboration playing in Minneapolis

Today's Morning Edition music is from The Claypool Lennon Delirium with "Cricket and the Genie."

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Norwegian gives Lutheran hymns an Afghan twist

Norwegian gives Lutheran hymns an Afghan twist

The jazz pianist Tord Gustavsen wanted to reinterpret the sacred music of his youth. He did that, and more.
by Euan Kerr

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Special session or not? MN lawmaker re-elections could hinge on answer

Special session or not? MN lawmaker re-elections could hinge on answer

All 201 legislative seats are in play this fall but lawmakers still don't know exactly what successes they'll be able to tout to voters. A key meeting on a special session is set for Wednesday.
by Tim Pugmire

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Paul Simon to perform new and old songs in Minneapolis

Paul Simon to perform new and old songs in Minneapolis

Today's Morning Edition music is from Paul Simon with "The Riverbank," a track from his new album "Stranger to Stranger."

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