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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.

Morning Announcements | Weather chats with Mark Seeley | Parting Thoughts

Rain in forecast welcome in dry parts of Minnesota

Rain in forecast welcome in dry parts of Minnesota

University of Minnesota Climatologist Mark Seeley also says a cool spell could stick around for the rest of the month.

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Coleman highlights Ecolab HQ move, growth in State of the City

Coleman highlights Ecolab HQ move, growth in State of the City

Ecolab is buying Travelers' North tower in downtown St. Paul in a real estate deal that should close in late summer.
by Peter Cox

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Minneapolis native to be inducted into Rock Hall of Fame

Mark Naftalin, the son of former Minneapolis Mayor Art Naftalin, was a member of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band.

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Low-wage workers, supporters rally for $15-an-hour pay

Low-wage workers, supporters rally for $15-an-hour pay

A demonstration at the University of Minnesota drew an estimated 1,000 people. The protests were part of a nationwide attempt to pressure policy makers and employers to hike wages.
by Martin Moylan

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Avian flu uncertainty has turkey farmers on edge

Avian flu uncertainty has turkey farmers on edge

Authorities hope that fecal samples from waterfowl and other wild birds might provide clues to the mysterious spread of the virus.
by Mark Steil

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In 'Miss Tibet,' exiles use beauty pageant as a survival tool

In 'Miss Tibet,' exiles use beauty pageant as a survival tool

"Miss Tibet: Beauty in Exile," follows Minnesotan Tenzin Khecheo's participation in the unusual beauty pageant.
by Euan Kerr

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Hilary Hahn to headline Ordway concert

Hilary Hahn to headline Ordway concert

The internationally renowned violinist will be joined by pianist Cory Smythe.

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Chicago-area dogs sickened by new strain of canine flu

Chicago-area dogs sickened by new strain of canine flu

It hasn't been detected in the Twin Cities yet, but veterinary health officials here are keeping a close eye on the spread of the disease.

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