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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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'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' headed for Broadway?

'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' headed for Broadway?

The last performance of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Musical" at the Children's Theatre Company in Minneapolis is Sunday.

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Summit to prevent campus sexual assault kicks off in St. Paul

The two-day conference at Metro State University will attempt to address the problems with preventing, reporting and investigating sexual assault on campus.
by Peter Cox

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What are man-made chemicals doing to fish? MN scientists seek answers

What are man-made chemicals doing to fish? MN scientists seek answers

Do household chemicals and prescription drugs leaching into Minnesota waters pose a serious risk to fish? Researchers this summer are asking that question, and digging into the role septic systems might play.
by Dan Gunderson

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Art Hounds: Thought, illumination and worship

Art Hounds: Thought, illumination and worship

This week on Art Hounds: A theater becomes a church, and the Great American Think-Off.
by Marianne Combs

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Prosecutor: No charges against cop who killed man in Arby's struggle

Prosecutor: No charges against cop who killed man in Arby's struggle

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman said the evidence shows the Plymouth officer was justified using deadly force against Derek Wolfsteller last July and will not be charged.
by Brandt Williams

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Judge allows trust to hire entertainment business consultants

Judge allows trust to hire entertainment business consultants

The trust handling the business affairs of Prince may begin hiring consultants to figure out what to do with the late pop star's affairs.
by Tim Nelson

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Macklemore raps about racism

Macklemore raps about racism

Macklemore says he was inspired to write about racism and white privilege after getting a message from an unnamed hip-hop legend.

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Officials say Minnesota schools smart on lead, but data scarce

Officials say Minnesota schools smart on lead, but data scarce

Minnesota and other states have few regulations governing lead in school water. While Minnesota officials say they believe schools are diligent about keeping lead out, they don't have the data to know for sure.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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