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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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Jury clears Minneapolis cop of excessive force, perjury

Jury clears Minneapolis cop of excessive force, perjury

A federal jury Tuesday cleared Officer Michael Griffin on nearly all charges that he used excessive force on several bar patrons and then tried to cover it up. Jurors deadlocked on three counts.
by Brandt Williams

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Andrew Bird's new album more personal

Today's Morning Edition music is from Andrew Bird with "Valleys of the Young," a song from his brand new album, "Are You Serious."

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School discipline method teaches students how to behave

School discipline method teaches students how to behave

A system that uses prevention over punishment is getting new attention in Minnesota for schools looking for effective ways to deal with discipline.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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30 years ago, Falco's 'Rock Me Amadeus' hits No. 1

In a combination of German and English lyrics, the song describes Mozart's genius, love life and debts.

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GOP and DFL on different paths for state budget

House GOPers and Senate DFLers are on divergent paths on budgets and policies with about a month left in the 2016 legislative session.
by Cathy Wurzer and Brian Bakst

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Here's why Minnesota has a big problem with opioid overdoses

Here's why Minnesota has a big problem with opioid overdoses

Deaths from opioid drug overdoses have hit epidemic proportions nationwide. In Minnesota, the struggle with prescription painkillers and illegal drugs has left communities across the state grieving for people whose deaths could have been prevented.
by Jon Collins

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She lost her fiance to painkillers and went on to fight for Narcan

She lost her fiance to painkillers and went on to fight for Narcan

Steve Rummler and Lexi Reed Holtum were high school sweethearts who went their own ways after graduation. Years later, they reunited, fell back in love and planned to marry. A prescription for opioid painkillers -- and later, addiction -- intervened.
by Jon Collins

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GOP's Mills brings old fire, new look to U.S. House rematch

GOP's Mills brings old fire, new look to U.S. House rematch

Stewart Mills says he's better prepared now to win a Minnesota congressional seat than he was in 2014 when Democrats mocked him as out of touch. Rep. Rick Nolan, though, says he's ready to renew the fight.
by Mark Zdechlik

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