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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: 'The Jesus Cow' and an all-female Hamlet

Art Hounds: 'The Jesus Cow' and an all-female Hamlet

This week the Art Hounds attend a reading of "The Jesus Cow," adorn themselves in Anishinaabe jewelry and check out an all-female staging of Hamlet.
by Marianne Combs

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Minneapolis cop pleads not guilty to brutality, perjury charges

Minneapolis cop pleads not guilty to brutality, perjury charges

A day after he was indicted, Minneapolis Officer Michael Griffin on Thursday pleaded not guilty to multiple federal criminal charges, including use of excessive force and perjury.
by Brandt Williams

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Duke Ellington Orchestra raised money for the U 60 years ago

The show raised money for a new student union on the St. Paul campus. Construction of the St. Paul Student Center began three years later.

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Minnesota firms help squeeze water use in dry California

Minnesota firms help squeeze water use in dry California

With the Golden State deep in drought, businesses there are facing stiff pressure to conserve water. Some are turning to Minnesota-based Ecolab and Pentair for help.
by Martin Moylan

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Researchers sample Superior's waters to study lake's rapid changes

Researchers sample Superior's waters to study lake's rapid changes

Superior is 5 degrees warmer than it was 30 years ago. The amount of surface ice is down a whopping 80 percent. There's less food for fish.
by Dan Kraker

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MnOrch renews contract with conductor Vanska

MnOrch renews contract with conductor Vanska

The new deal comes just days after the orchestra's return from a historic tour of Cuba, which captured international attention. Musicians also ratified a contract Tuesday.
by Euan Kerr

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Herman's Hermits hit No. 1 with a song that was an afterthought

Herman's Hermits hit No. 1 with a song that was an afterthought

"Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter" was recorded in two takes and never released in Great Britain.

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For some early ed advocates, pre-K pitch raises frustration, uncertainty

For some early ed advocates, pre-K pitch raises frustration, uncertainty

Dayton is standing firm on his proposal for universal pre-kindergarten for 4-year-olds, but that proposal did not make it into the education bill passed by the House and Senate.
by Cathy Wurzer

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No sign of slowing down: Activist marches on for Native American rights

No sign of slowing down: Activist marches on for Native American rights

White Earth band member Clyde Bellecourt said Native Americans are treated differently. "We're the only people in America that they still make fun of," he said.
by Dan Olson

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Despite budget surplus, session ends in disagreement, recriminations

Despite budget surplus, session ends in disagreement, recriminations

When there's a surplus, the governor and lawmakers traditionally cut a deal to give everyone a piece of the pie. This year, the focus seemed to be on ensuring neither got the upper hand.
by Tom Scheck

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