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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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Daudt on Dayton's conditions for special session

Daudt on Dayton's conditions for special session

Gov. Mark Dayton says he still may call a special session, but only if lawmakers agree to his demands.

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After feds decline civil rights prosecution in Clark case, what now?

After feds decline civil rights prosecution in Clark case, what now?

The Minneapolis NAACP president says she won't participate in talks with U.S. Attorney Andy Luger. Nekima Levy-Pounds is calling for a "paradigm shift."
by Peter Cox

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St. Paul residents ask: Is this any way to collect garbage?

St. Paul residents ask: Is this any way to collect garbage?

Many residents say there are too many garbage trucks rumbling along streets and alleys. But trash haulers fear losing business.
by Matt Sepic

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Minnesota heart researchers urge patients to 'ask about aspirin'

Minnesota heart researchers urge patients to 'ask about aspirin'

Using aspirin to prevent heart attack or stroke isn't as common as public health experts feel it should be. A new statewide campaign launching today in Minnesota hopes to change that.
by Lorna Benson

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Art Hounds: African drums, an addiction play and more

This week on Art Hounds: West African dance and drums and a musical about loss and addiction.
by Marianne Combs

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Paul Simon creates new instruments on new album

Paul Simon creates new instruments on new album

The singer's new album "Stranger to Stranger" comes out Friday.

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Is a turnaround in the cards for the Iron Range?

Is a turnaround in the cards for the Iron Range?

On Tuesday, Cliffs Natural Resources announced it will reopen the United Taconite mine in Eveleth and a pellet plant in Forbes this fall.

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Clark civil rights probe: Bar high to prove violations

Clark civil rights probe: Bar high to prove violations

Federal officials will announce today whether they believe Jamar Clark's civil rights were violated last November in a confrontation with two police officers that led to his death.

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Expired mineral leases latest flashpoint over mining near Boundary Waters

Expired mineral leases latest flashpoint over mining near Boundary Waters

Renewal of mineral leases signed 50 years ago is the latest point of contention over whether mining should be allowed near the popular wilderness destination.
by Dan Kraker

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Surviving Monkees out with new album

Surviving Monkees out with new album

An impressive collection of contemporary musicians wrote songs for the album, which is getting good reviews.

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