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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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Dale Watson helps commemorate Lee's Liquor Lounge

Country singer Dale Watson will perform Saturday night at the Minneapolis establishment owned by Louie Sirian.

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Meet the Timberwolves' newest players

Meet the Timberwolves' newest players

The Star Tribune's digital sports editor spoke with Cathy Wurzer about the addition of Karl-Anthony Towns and Tyus Jones to the Wolves' roster.

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June delivers a batch of pleasant weather

June delivers a batch of pleasant weather

University of Minnesota Climatologist Mark Seeley says the weather has also been good for farmers.

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Meet Karl-Anthony Towns, Timberwolves' top draft pick

Meet Karl-Anthony Towns, Timberwolves' top draft pick

As expected, the Timberwolves chose Kentucky forward Karl-Anthony Towns with their first pick. There was a surprise, too: The Wolves landed local kid Tyus Jones.
by Molly Bloom and Peter Cox

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Dr. John to play Twin Cities Jazz Festival

Dr. John to play Twin Cities Jazz Festival

The six-time Grammy winner and the Nite Trippers will become the first musical act to perform at the new CHS Field in St. Paul this weekend.

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Timberwolves weigh options for first NBA draft pick

Timberwolves weigh options for first NBA draft pick

Speculation abounds about who the Wolves will select in the draft.

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Art Hounds: Winona history and a bass player from Beirut

Art Hounds: Winona history and a bass player from Beirut

This week: a bass-player from Beirut, Tony Kushner's "The Illusion" and a new play about an early Winona family staged in their 1856 home.
by Marianne Combs

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Amid development boom, Rochester worries about affordable housing

Amid development boom, Rochester worries about affordable housing

As Rochester plans for the population boom a Mayo Clinic expansion is expected to bring, Olmsted County officials say the region has to create more affordable housing.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Science Museum to seek state funds for repairs on 15-year-old building

Science Museum to seek state funds for repairs on 15-year-old building

In St. Paul, some worry that the museum's $13 million request could force out other city projects when state lawmakers write a public works bill next year.
by Tom Scheck

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Low out with new song "No Comprende"

"No Comprende" will be featured on the band's new album, "Ones and Sixes," due for a September release.

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