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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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Minnesota counties, Otto tangle over audits

State Auditor Rebecca Otto has asked counties for a three-year audit contract now -- in advance of a new law. Not everyone is keen on making the commitment.

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40 years ago: 'Jive Talkin'' tops the charts

The Bee Gees' hit single was a comeback of sorts as the band reinvented itself as a disco act.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minn. craft brewers, Smack Shack win airport spots

Minn. craft brewers, Smack Shack win airport spots

The Metropolitan Airports Commission approved a set of new concession bids Monday, as a once-a-decade-or-so refresh of retail and restaurant offerings in Terminal 1 moves forward.
by Tim Nelson

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Live music returns to the 7th Street Entry

The 7th Street Entry and The Depot Bar and Restaurant reopened over the weekend after part of a ceiling collapsed at the adjoining First Avenue mainroom Wednesday.
by Cathy Wurzer

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'Truthful' performance art makes them move in downtown Minneapolis

'Truthful' performance art makes them move in downtown Minneapolis

For the last eight years on summer Monday nights, about a dozen people have put on headphones and danced down Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. Why?
by Marianne Combs

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Mississippi mussels making a comeback

Mississippi mussels making a comeback

For years, native mussel species suffered in the polluted waters of the Upper Mississippi. Scientists say mussels are rebounding -- and that's a good sign for the river.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Relevant reads: Three novels about Cuba

Relevant reads: Three novels about Cuba

As relations improve between the U.S. and Cuba, more Americans will be able to travel to the island nation. These three novels will have you reaching for your passport.
by Kerri Miller

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U hires outside lawyers in Teague probe; Kaler regrets early comments

Two attorneys will investigate Norwood Teague's resignation amid complaints the ex-athletics director sexually harassed coworkers. Also, University President Eric Kaler retreated on comments he made after Teague quit.
by Tim Nelson

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Freshmen find summer help smoothes path to college

Freshmen find summer help smoothes path to college

The summer before freshman year of college can be daunting for some students, especially those who are first in their families to go to college. Mentors can help students avoid that "summer melt."
by Suzanne Pekow

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