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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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U study finds doulas improve birth outcomes, cut costs

U study finds doulas improve birth outcomes, cut costs

Doulas, non-medical professionals, offer support to mothers before, during and after childbirth.
by Lorna Benson

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Art Hounds: Escape the cold, or embrace it

Art Hounds: Escape the cold, or embrace it

A few options for refuge during an icy weekend, two around the metro and one in Duluth.
by Marianne Combs

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Norwood farmer: 2015 season earns a 'C'

Norwood farmer: 2015 season earns a 'C'

Minnesota farmers enjoyed a bumper crop in 2015, but that helped drive prices down.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Bobby Vee's only No. 1 hit

Bobby Vee's only No. 1 hit

A new play is coming out about the life of Fargo-born Bobby Vee, an early rock 'n' roll star. He had many hits but just one No. 1 song.

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FCC auction could alter wireless, TV industries in Minn.

The Federal Communications Commission is getting ready for a big auction that could change what you can see on television.

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Can Silver Bay survive latest round of mining layoffs?

Can Silver Bay survive latest round of mining layoffs?

It's impossible to escape mining's fingerprints on Silver Bay, a northshore town hit hard by recent layoffs at the taconite plant.
by Dan Kraker

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Beatles' 'We Can Work It Out' was a team effort

Beatles' 'We Can Work It Out' was a team effort

The Beatles' No. 1 hit "We Can Work It Out" was a collaboration between members of the band.

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Mpls. school board to decide fate of embattled superintendent pick

Mpls. school board to decide fate of embattled superintendent pick

School board member Josh Reimnitz said the board will vote Tuesday on whether to resume contract negotiations with Sergio Paez. If they don't, Reimnitz said they may consider other options.
by Matt Sepic

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