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Morning Edition

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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.

Morning Announcements | Weather chats with Mark Seeley | Parting Thoughts

High school band Bruise Violet to play on The Local Show

The band, made up of three St. Paul high school students, joins Downstairs Attic and others for the back to school edition of the Sunday evening radio show.

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Twins and Vikings and Macalester to play big games

The Minnesota Twins are still in contention for the post-season and still have a long home stand later this month.

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It's starting to feel like fall

It's starting to feel like fall

Climatologist Mark Seeley shared a forecast of fine weather for the next few days, despite this morning's early chill.

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Architect John Howe mastered organic design

Architect John Howe mastered organic design

Jane King Hession is the co-author of "John Howe, Architect: From Taliesen Apprentice to Master of Organic Design." She spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about Howe and her book.

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University of Minnesota artist creates urn to mark 9/11 attacks

University of Minnesota artist creates urn to mark 9/11 attacks

University of Minnesota art professor Tom Lane created a porcelain urn that is now on display at the Sept. 11 memorial museum in New York.

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Play finds its heart in racial tensions of our time

Play finds its heart in racial tensions of our time

The director describes "Things of Dry Hours" as irresistible, in light of current events.
by Marianne Combs

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60 years ago: 'The Yellow Rose of Texas' trumps 'Rock Around the Clock'

Mitch Miller and the Gang's version of the old American folk song sold more than one million copies in the United States and hit No. 2 in Britain.

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New Somali youth programs aimed at complex issues

New Somali youth programs aimed at complex issues

Federal officials are hoping an array of new partnerships with local companies and non-profits will better protect Somali youth from recruitment by extremist groups overseas. U.S. Attorney Andy Luger spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the new program.

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