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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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Judge expected to rule on sex offender program

Judge expected to rule on sex offender program

Many expect that ruling to deem the program unconstitutional and dramatically shift its future.

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New law offers utility rate cuts for big business

New law offers utility rate cuts for big business

A jobs and energy budget bill signed by Gov. Mark Dayton cuts rates for mining companies, paper mills and steel mills in northern Minnesota. But residential and small business rates will rise.
by Tom Scheck

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Temporary archdiocese caretaker to say Mass for priests Wednesday

Temporary archdiocese caretaker to say Mass for priests Wednesday

Priests are eager to hear from Archbishop Bernard Hebda, the temporary apostolic administrator for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. He will hold a Mass in Rochester Wednesday.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Al Kooper talks working on 'Like a Rolling Stone'

Al Kooper talks working on 'Like a Rolling Stone'

Kooper more or less sneaked into the recording session and added an organ part even though he was really a guitar player.

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MN lawmakers pull the plug on pollution-fighting citizens' panel

MN lawmakers pull the plug on pollution-fighting citizens' panel

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Citizens' Board, once one of the state's most powerful citizen bodies, will shut down next week, the victim of a special session legislative deal.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Nienstedt's resignation could boost church donations

Nienstedt's resignation could boost church donations

Many parishes are struggling financially because parishioners are giving less out of anger with church leaders. Archbishop John Nienstedt's decision to step down could encourage Catholics to give.
by Martin Moylan

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Profile: Archbishop Bernard Hebda, temporary caretaker of the Twin Cities archdiocese

Profile: Archbishop Bernard Hebda, temporary caretaker of the Twin Cities archdiocese

Hebda will take on all responsibilities of leading the archdiocese following Nienstedt's resignation. He will fill the role until Pope Francis appoints a new, permanent archbishop.
by Tom Scheck and Jon Collins

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'Like a Rolling Stone' started with rhythm of a waltz

'Like a Rolling Stone' started with rhythm of a waltz

Bob Dylan has said the lyrics were pared down from 10 pages of angry verses.

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Ex-Target workers mix hope, networking after headquarters cuts

Ex-Target workers mix hope, networking after headquarters cuts

The 2,400 layoffs were a major bloodletting by a company not known for cutting. Some workers have rebounded. Others continue to tap social media seeking job leads, and sometimes solace.
by Martin Moylan

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