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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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MLS team seeks $3M in tax breaks to build Mpls. stadium

MLS team seeks $3M in tax breaks to build Mpls. stadium

State officials have ruled out a direct public subsidy, but the plan soccer executives laid out Tuesday was viewed as modest and possible.
by Tom Scheck

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Race played a role in the history of the hit 'Ain't That a Shame'

Today's Morning Edition music is from 60 years ago today, when Fats Domino released "Ain't That a Shame."

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Somali students tell feds of bullying in St. Cloud schools

Somali students tell feds of bullying in St. Cloud schools

Federal education officials in town to check on the school district's progress reducing harassment heard stories on Monday of ongoing tensions between Somali and white students.
by Peter Cox

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Twins lose home opener to Royals, 12-3

Twins lose home opener to Royals, 12-3

So far this season, the Twins have struggled. On Monday, the Kansas City Royals beat the Twins 12-3, and Minnesota dropped to 1-6 under new manager Paul Molitor.
by Brandt Williams

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Global reach: Duluth welcomes season's first 'saltie'

Global reach: Duluth welcomes season's first 'saltie'

The season's first oceangoing ship arrived Monday in Duluth-Superior. It's a change from last year when Great Lakes ice brought shipping to a virtual standstill for much of the spring.
by Dan Kraker

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Elton John's song for King's tennis team was a smash hit

Elton John's song for King's tennis team was a smash hit

In the 1970s, John befriended the tennis star and frequently attended her World Team Tennis matches.

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Minnesota Twins look for a turnaround at home opener

The Twins take on the Kansas City Royals Monday at Target Field.

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Budget bills head to Senate, House committees at the Capitol

Budget bills head to Senate, House committees at the Capitol

There's a lot of work left to do, and deep disagreements remain on big issues including taxes, transportation funding and how best to use the $1.9 billion projected surplus.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Pugmire

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FAQ: Where to recycle your old electronics

FAQ: Where to recycle your old electronics

In the spirit of spring cleaning, find out what to do with old televisions and other electronics crowding your home.
by Elizabeth Dunbar

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Superfund to solar: Plan to transform ex-ammo plant takes shape

Superfund to solar: Plan to transform ex-ammo plant takes shape

The Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant site is nearly cleaned up. Officials are eyeing their next step: A solar energy project to power the site's future homes and businesses.
by Peter Cox

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