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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

Twins back home and back in the playoff hunt

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the team's recent surge on a long road trip.

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The future of the Iron Range

The future of the Iron Range

For the first time in a generation on the Range, union contract negotiations are happening at a time of economic downturn in the steel industry. What will it mean for the region?
by Cathy Wurzer

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In south Minneapolis, quilters work on the cutting edge

In south Minneapolis, quilters work on the cutting edge

A pair of sisters and business partners learned their craft from their mother, and now they teach a new generation.
by Dan Olson

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Unusually cool August weather hits Minnesota

Unusually cool August weather hits Minnesota

An unusual weather system for August in Minnesota brought with it days of strong winds earlier this week.

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Democratic presidential hopefuls go big today in Twin Cities

Democratic presidential hopefuls go big today in Twin Cities

Four of the five announced candidates for the Democratic nomination are set to speak to hundreds of delegates at the Democratic National Committee summer meeting in Minneapolis.
by Tim Pugmire

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Elvis and Beatles made a historic meeting 50 years ago

The Beatles stopped by The King's mansion in Los Angeles during a tour of the U.S.

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Art Hounds: State Fair edition

Art Hounds: State Fair edition

This week, the Art Hounds give us their recommendations for getting your fill of art at the Minnesota State Fair.
by Marianne Combs

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State Fair opens: Here's what to expect

State Fair opens: Here's what to expect

The gates have opened, the weather is perfect and the mini donuts are already piping hot.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Nelson

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Ojibwe rice harvest is latest test of treaty limits in Minnesota

Ojibwe rice harvest is latest test of treaty limits in Minnesota

When Ojibwe band members today harvest rice outside reservation boundaries without a required permit, it will mark the latest chapter in Minnesota treaty conflicts. But this one goes beyond fish and wild rice.
by Dan Gunderson

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