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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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Art Hounds: Woody Guthrie and the funniest people

Art Hounds: Woody Guthrie and the funniest people

This week Art Hounds lead us to a five-hour dance performance, the funniest stand-up comedy and an exploration of the life and music of Woody Guthrie.
by Marianne Combs

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Expect more? Empty shelves frustrate Target customers, execs

Expect more? Empty shelves frustrate Target customers, execs

Target once downplayed its problems keeping stores stocked with merchandise. Target CEO Brian Cornell now says the empty shelves are a serious problem that must be solved.
by Martin Moylan

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On the farm, a great growing season can't do it all

On the farm, a great growing season can't do it all

Larry Dreier has never seen a growing season this good. But his dairy operation will be lucky to break even.
by Jim Bickal

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State Fair booth a sounding board, lightning rod on race

State Fair booth a sounding board, lightning rod on race

A Minnesota State Fair booth is sparking some provocative conversations about race. Much of the discussion revolves around whose lives matter.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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Commodores to play at the State Fair

The funky lead vocal on "Brick House" was performed by drummer Walter "Clyde" Orange. He's still in the band and will be singing the tune at the Fair tonight.

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Rybak: Tutor and student relationship key to success

Rybak: Tutor and student relationship key to success

Later today, the education group Generation Next will announce its latest effort to close the achievement gap in Minnesota schools. The group's solution: Tutoring.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota United soccer fanatics ready for major league step

Minnesota United soccer fanatics ready for major league step

What used to be a few guys with a passion for soccer is now a fan club topping 500 members. They're loud, creative and hoping the Loons take Minnesota soccer to the next level.
by Michael Swearingen

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As prices slump, metal recyclers steel themselves

As prices slump, metal recyclers steel themselves

China's slowdown is having ripple effects around the world, including in Minnesota.
by Matt Sepic

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Sonny and Cher struggled with looks before hitting it big

"We struggled and struggled and struggled because of the way we looked, " Cher told Billboard magazine recently.

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Scientists trying to make common carp a lot less so

Scientists trying to make common carp a lot less so

Common carp is an invasive species -- and an undesirable one at that. It destroys aquatic plants and stirs up sediment, degrading water quality.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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