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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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A song in remembrance of Merle Haggard

A song in remembrance of Merle Haggard

The country music legend died Wednesday at the age of 79.

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State GOP chair: Delegate selection matters more than ever this year

State GOP chair: Delegate selection matters more than ever this year

For years, the nominee has won on the first ballot when delegates are required to vote for a specific candidate. But with possible contested conventions, votes on subsequent ballots could change the race.
by MPR News Staff

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Minneapolis police close in on body camera policy

Minneapolis police close in on body camera policy

The latest draft says officers shall activate their cameras before incidents including traffic and suspicious person stops, and if they anticipate a verbal or physical confrontation.
by Matt Sepic

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Art Hounds: Unsafe levels of laughter

Art Hounds: Unsafe levels of laughter

This week on Art Hounds: a variety show in Lanesboro, the American Craft Show in St. Paul, and a comedy marathon in Bloomington.
by Marianne Combs

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Trump backers in Minnesota say he's still their man

Trump backers in Minnesota say he's still their man

Wisconsin Republicans said no to Donald Trump in a big way Tuesday. Some saw the presidential primary vote as a sign of problems to come, but Trump supporters in Minnesota are keeping the faith.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Expert: DNA no 'truth serum' despite conclusion in Clark shooting

Hennepin County Attorney Mike Freeman relied on DNA evidence when he declined to charge two Minneapolis police officers in the fatal shooting of Jamar Clark. Experts say DNA results are not as certain as they may appear.
by Cathy Wurzer and Riham Feshir

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A preview of Rock the Garden 2016

So far, Rock the Garden 2016 has seven bands set to take the stage in 2016. Here's a montage of how they sound.

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BCA releases recordings of interviews in Jamar Clark case

BCA releases recordings of interviews in Jamar Clark case

Officer Dustin Schwarze described a chaotic scene in the seconds before he fired his gun. RayAnn Hayes, the woman paramedics were treating, also identified Clark as the person who injured her.
by Brandt Williams and Matt Sepic

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College students feel MnSCU budget squeeze

College students feel MnSCU budget squeeze

Enrollment at some Minnesota state colleges and universities has declined in the last few years.
by Peter Cox

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The Beatles started recording 'Revolver' 50 years ago

Wednesday is the 50th anniversary of the first recording sessions for the classic Beatles album "Revolver."

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