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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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McCartney and Metallica announce Minneapolis concerts

Metallica and Paul McCartney will play concerts in Minneapolis later this year.

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Metro Transit police use Somali language lessons to break down barriers

Metro Transit police use Somali language lessons to break down barriers

Metro Transit police began offering a Somali language class to some officers last month. The cops say they want to connect with the growing Somali community in the Twin Cities at transit and bus stops.
by Riham Feshir

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Dayton unveils budget plan to tackle racial economic disparities

Dayton unveils budget plan to tackle racial economic disparities

The governor wants to bolster workforce programs, help students stay in college and increase the number of homeowners of color.
by Laura Yuen

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'My Fair Lady' began its record run 60 years ago

'My Fair Lady' began its record run 60 years ago

On opening night, Rex Harrison was so unnerved by the prospect of singing with a live orchestra that he refused to come out of his dressing room and the performance was nearly called off.
by Phil Picardi

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Some parents press lawmakers to overhaul Perpich Center

Some parents press lawmakers to overhaul Perpich Center

Critics of the Perpich Center for Arts Education say the center's leader is in over her head trying to run two Twin Cities schools. Her current bosses back her.
by Solvejg Wastvedt

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Homelessness on decline across Minnesota, study says

A single-night study released Monday by the Wilder Foundation found 9,312 people living outdoors and in shelters around the state.
by Matt Sepic

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Mr. Mister's hit 'Kyrie' has a spiritual message

The refrain "kyrie elesion" is Greek for "lord have mercy" and is used frequently in early Christian liturgies.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Dayton to release supplemental budget proposal Tuesday

Dayton to release supplemental budget proposal Tuesday

Dayton says his proposal includes some modest spending increases and middle-income tax cuts. He's also suggested that his spending recommendations will include initiatives aimed at the state's racial economic disparities.
by Tim Pugmire

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