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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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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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Electronic gambling showing signs of turnaround

Electronic gambling showing signs of turnaround

Bigger payouts, better technology and fresher games are leading to more acceptance of electronic pulltabs and bingo.
by Tim Nelson

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Rapper Kate Tempest turning album storyline into novel

Rapper Kate Tempest turning album storyline into novel

Tempest will be performing Saturday night at the 7th St. Entry in Minneapolis.

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Mauer's production down for Twins

Mauer's production down for Twins

The Minnesota Twins begin a three-game series Friday night in Arlington, Texas, against the Rangers after losing three straight to Kansas City.

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MN health official to lead medical marijuana company

MN health official to lead medical marijuana company

Manny Munson-Regala's move from regulating marijuana to helping sell it has raised questions at the Capitol and elsewhere.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Nelson

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Temperatures in the 90s arrive in Minnesota

Temperatures in the 90s arrive in Minnesota

Minnesota is also drought-free for the first time since October.

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