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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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'Critical illness' coverage grows as out-of-pocket health costs jump

'Critical illness' coverage grows as out-of-pocket health costs jump

The specialized coverage can pay for things conventional plans don't. Despite some skepticism, it's becoming more popular as people struggle with health care expenses.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Ring in the new year with Frankie Lee

The Current recommends a concert by Frankie Lee for New Year's Eve.

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St. Paul continues to refine snow plowing process

St. Paul continues to refine snow plowing process

The Public Works Department is keeping a closer eye on the data it collects and is promising better communication with residents.
by Matt Sepic

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How a novel in a made-up language became a hit

How a novel in a made-up language became a hit

Writing about life during the Norman Conquest, author Paul Kingsnorth realized he had a problem: the language wasn't right.
by Euan Kerr

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New guidelines reduce sentences for certain drug crimes in Minnesota

The state's Sentencing Guidelines Commission passed amendments Wednesday aimed at cutting down sentences for non-violent drug users.
by Peter Cox

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Staple Singers topped charts 40 years ago

"Let's Do It Again" was the second and last song by the Staple Singers to top the pop chart.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Mpls. council's Cano won't back down on tweets

Mpls. council's Cano won't back down on tweets

Cano was criticized for posting correspondence and contact information on social media of people who disagreed with her. She says she was trying to have a conversation about racial justice.
by Matt Sepic and Jon Collins

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The first country record made in Nashville

The first country record made in Nashville

Sheb Wooley's "Oklahoma Honky Tonk Girl" did not draw much attention at the time.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Radiohead releases rejected 'Spectre' theme

Radiohead releases rejected 'Spectre' theme

Instead, producers chose a song recorded by Sam Smith.
by Cathy Wurzer

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