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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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Mpls. police oversight commission concerned about draft body camera policy

Mpls. police oversight commission concerned about draft body camera policy

A police oversight commission in Minneapolis for the first time commented publicly about a proposed body camera policy Tuesday, and was critical of the draft that the Minneapolis Police Department put together.
by Riham Feshir

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On Minnesota campuses, free speech rights up for debate

On Minnesota campuses, free speech rights up for debate

University of Minnesota students debate the place of protest when they hear what they consider hate speech.
by Peter Cox

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Bakk to co-author bill backing switch to primary

Bakk to co-author bill backing switch to primary

Leaders of both the state House and state Senate say they're open to a proposal that would swap the state's caucus system for a presidential primary.
by Jon Collins

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P.O.S. raps about health issues in new song

P.O.S. is out with a new song that's nine minutes long and includes passages about his health issues.

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House Speaker Daudt sued by debt collectors, was tardy on taxes

House Speaker Daudt sued by debt collectors, was tardy on taxes

The state government's top Republican has faced multiple debt-collection lawsuits over credit card charges and called on a lobbyist for legal help. He also fell behind on his property taxes.
by Brian Bakst

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Dayton lays out opposition to proposed Twin Metals mine near BWCA

The governor released a letter to the head of Twin Metals Minnesota saying the state will oppose any new mining agreements on state lands close to the massive outdoor recreation area.
by Dan Kraker

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TSA makes move to cut wait times at MSP

TSA makes move to cut wait times at MSP

The Transportation Security Administration is stepping up overtime, wrapping up new training and adding an additional bomb sniffing dog to security at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to cut wait times at security.
by Tim Nelson and Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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Phil Spector's 'wall of sound' masterpiece

Phil Spector's 'wall of sound' masterpiece

He assembled a 21-piece orchestra and a 21-voice choir, and also paid Ike Turner $20,000 to stay away from the studio so he wouldn't interfere with his wife's performance.
by Cathy Wurzer

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