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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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'Born to Run' proved Springsteen's mass appeal

'Born to Run' proved Springsteen's mass appeal

Bruce Springsteen's first two records were loved by the critics but didn't sell well. The "Born to Run" album was considered a last-ditch effort to see if Springsteen's music could appeal to a wide audience.
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Planned wild rice harvest to test 1855 treaty rights

Planned wild rice harvest to test 1855 treaty rights

The move by White Earth Band of Ojibwe members is a direct challenge to state law and conservation rules. The DNR warns it may prosecute if the harvest happens.
by Tim Nelson

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Railroads balk at making oil disaster plans public

Railroads balk at making oil disaster plans public

Only authorized emergency officials have been allowed to review the plans. Some say that makes it impossible to judge them. But one rail executive says the plans could provide a "road map" for terrorists.
by Tim Pugmire

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Doctor hopes free sunscreen at the fair will change habits

Doctor hopes free sunscreen at the fair will change habits

A doctor who lost her father to skin cancer is using one of Minnesota's biggest stages -- the State Fair -- to encourage people to use sunscreen.
by Tim Nelson

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Understanding paramedics' protocols

To offer a deeper understanding of how paramedics are trained to deal with the issues surrounding families, 'do not resuscitate' orders and the work of saving lives, MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Mike Trullinger, a supervisor at Hennepin County Emergency Medical Services.
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Sports: Twins, Lynx, high school football and amateur baseball

Sports: Twins, Lynx, high school football and amateur baseball

Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor from the Star Tribune, talks MLB, WNBA, MHSSL football and the state amateur baseball tournament, happening this weekend.
by Cathy Wurzer

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The Beatles at the Met: 50 years ago today

The Beatles at the Met: 50 years ago today

Fifty years ago, the Beatles performed live at Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington. It was their first and only visit to Minnesota -- and the only stop that didn't sell out on their U.S. tour.
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