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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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Meeting paves the way for PolyMet permit applications

Meeting paves the way for PolyMet permit applications

About 400 people attended the public meeting, an event the company's CEO called a major milestone in its more than decade-long effort to open the state's first copper-nickel mine.
by Dan Kraker

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'Culture of second chances' -- or opportunity for struggling students?

'Culture of second chances' -- or opportunity for struggling students?

As schools try to close the achievement gap, some educators worry that a shift in grading standards -- and allowing students to correct answers they've gotten wrong on tests -- isn't preparing their students for college or the workplace.
by Laura Yuen

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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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