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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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Pat Boone hit it big with covers of songs from black artists

"Ain't That a Shame" was Boone's first No. 1 hit and the beginning of a period in his career when he was known for covering songs originally recorded by black artists.

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Lynx take the lead in Western Conference Finals

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the Lynx, the Twins, and the Minnesota Golden Gopher football team, which plays its homecoming game against Ohio University tomorrow.

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For crime victims, Minnesota fund helps ease some pain

For crime victims, Minnesota fund helps ease some pain

The state's Crime Victims Reparations Board pays out $2 million to $3 million per year to an average of 1,500 claims to pay for counseling, medical and other costs for those hurt by crime.
by Brandt Williams

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Viet Cong band to change its name

The Vietnamese Student Association of Minnesota is planning a protest at tonight's show. They demand that the name be changed immediately.

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Building sale pushes back plan for MN African-American museum

Building sale pushes back plan for MN African-American museum

A years-long effort to create an African-American history museum in Minnesota hit another setback this week after the mansion housing the museum was sold in auction.
by Jon Collins

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Amaiya Zafar wants to box competitively, and modestly

Amaiya Zafar wants to box competitively, and modestly

The 15-year-old loves the sport, but boxing officials say international rules do not allow covering her legs and arms.
by Laura Yuen

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Mankato nun an honored guest as pope speaks to Congress

Mankato nun an honored guest as pope speaks to Congress

Sister Alice Zachmann, 89, has spent much of her life teaching school in Minnesota — and fighting for human rights in Guatemala. She'll be a witness Thursday to Pope Francis' historic speech.
by Elizabeth Baier

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