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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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Rodney King's place in U.S. history takes center stage

A show at the Penumbra Theatre that's resonating with audiences amid the current discussion on race is getting rave reviews.

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Electronic music pioneer Kraftwerk to play at Northrop

Electronic music pioneer Kraftwerk to play at Northrop

Concert-goers will be given old-school red and green 3-D glasses so they can fully appreciate the videos that will be shown behind the band.

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Jesso's new song about living in L.A.

Jesso's new song about living in L.A.

Tobias Jesso Jr. is performing Tuesday night at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis.

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Debate rages as 'Cadillac tax' gets closer

Debate rages as 'Cadillac tax' gets closer

Beginning in 2018, the government will impose heavy financial penalties on employer-provided health plans it deems overly generous. But some lawmakers hope to cancel the tax altogether.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Willie Nelson's song from a concept album hit No. 1

Willie Nelson's song from a concept album hit No. 1

"Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," was part of the "Red Headed Stranger" album, which was Nelson's first success as a performer. He had been known only as a songwriter until then.

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Black Lives Matter holds peaceful protest at marathon

Black Lives Matter holds peaceful protest at marathon

The group kept its promise to stay off the race course but briefly blocked vehicle traffic near the finish line in St. Paul.
by Matt Sepic

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Gospel Machine releases new 'garage gospel' music

The group is hosting a record release show Friday night at the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis.

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Twins, Lynx headline packed sports weekend

The Twins have three games left against division-leading Kansas City at Target Field starting Friday night. Meanwhile, the Lynx host the WNBA Finals at Target Center on Sunday.

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Mpls. may put tax hike to voters over parks repair backlog

Mpls. may put tax hike to voters over parks repair backlog

The park board says it needs an additional $9 million per year just to maintain and operate the system.
by Matt Sepic

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Children's Theatre swings into 'The Jungle Book'

Children's Theatre swings into 'The Jungle Book'

The Children's Theatre has taken on the challenge of mounting a new production of a beloved children's classic, while trying to avoid the Disney influence, not terrify little kids, and use only five actors.
by Euan Kerr

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