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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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On the Iron Range, a push for a new kind of iron

On the Iron Range, a push for a new kind of iron

As the steel industry contends with disappearing blast furnaces and a changing market, some say the Iron Range needs to produce a purer kind of iron for electric arc furnaces.
by Dan Kraker

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'Albatross': St. Paul finds big dreams for ex-Macy's site won't fly

'Albatross': St. Paul finds big dreams for ex-Macy's site won't fly

City leaders bought the old Macy's building betting they could land a splashy project for the site. It hasn't happened, and documents show that bet is costing St. Paul now.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis produce Janet Jackson's newest song

Janet Jackson announced this week that her new song "No Sleep" will be part of a new album expected to be released in the fall.
by MPR News Staff

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Bands from around the world on Cedar Avenue in Minneapolis

San Cisco, from outside Perth, Australia, will play at the Triple Rock Social Club Monday night. On the same night and just up the street, a Colombian band will perform.
by Cathy Wurzer

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'Back in My Arms Again' marked a change for the Supremes

The Supremes' "Back in My Arms Again" hit No. 1 on the Billboard pop chart 50 years ago today.

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Buxton flashes speed, but hitting is a question mark

After a hot May, the Minneosta Twins have struggled in June.

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A blue-ribbon year for crops so far

A blue-ribbon year for crops so far

Minnesota's crops are looking good this season, largely thanks to favorable weather.
by Cathy Wurzer and Mark Seeley

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Devo co-founder reveals his visual artistry

Devo co-founder reveals his visual artistry

Mark Mothersbaugh, the voice of the rock band Devo, also is a prolific visual artist. A retrospective of his work is being shown at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
by Euan Kerr

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Roundabouts make state roads safer and slower

Roundabouts make state roads safer and slower

Studies show circular intersections reduce serious accidents, improve commute time, curb pollution and cut gas usage.
by Elizabeth Baier

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