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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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New Timberwolves coach to build on Saunders' plan

New Timberwolves coach to build on Saunders' plan

Tom Thibodeau says he has a plan to turn the underperforming basketball team around.
by Matt Sepic

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Ex-Prince employees hope Paisley Park becomes museum

Ex-Prince employees hope Paisley Park becomes museum

What to do with Prince's famous motorcycle, his guitars, and purple suits? Former Prince employees say they want Paisley Park to be a "living" museum.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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40 years ago, Ramones' debut album arrives in stores

Just 6,000 copies of the American punk rock band's debut album sold that first year.

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3 things to watch at the Minnesota Legislature this week

3 things to watch at the Minnesota Legislature this week

The budget, guns and Real ID will dominate the agenda at the Capitol.

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Minneapolis City Hall tower bells play Prince tribute

Minneapolis City Hall tower bells play Prince tribute

"Kiss" and "1999" were just two of the hits that could be heard throughout downtown. "Purple Rain" had to be omitted because of limited notes on the bell's small keyboard.
by Matt Sepic

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What will happen to Prince's unreleased recordings?

What will happen to Prince's unreleased recordings?

In a career that spanned five decades, Prince released 39 studio albums. Now, there's growing curiosity about what will happen to a vault of unreleased material.
by Tom Scheck and Peter Cox

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Lawmakers crafting subsidy package to lure mystery plant to Iron Range

Lawmakers won't name the firm but say they must move quickly or risk losing a plant that could bring some 250 good-paying jobs to a hard-hit part of Minnesota. Not everyone's on board, however.
by Brian Bakst

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Pavielle honors Prince with 'I Would Die For U' cover

Pavielle honors Prince with 'I Would Die For U' cover

Pavielle was one of a number of local artists who played Prince songs for a crowd that gathered at First Avenue for an all-night dance party.

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Rain hit all the right areas of Minnesota to help farmers

University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley also discusses the recent rain that ended a very dry spell for much of Minnesota.

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Prince sound engineer reflects on recording some of his biggest hits

Prince sound engineer reflects on recording some of his biggest hits

Susan Rogers worked as a sound engineer for Prince from 1985 to 1989 when she recorded classic albums like "Purple Rain" and "Sign of the Times."

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