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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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Roger Miller's winding road to No. 1 country song

When Miller was 17 he stole a guitar, but turned himself in the next day. To avoid jail, he joined the Army and was sent to Korea. After that, he went to Nashville, Tenn., and became a singing bellhop.

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Kahn wants Somali community input on anti-terror state money

Government officials and Somali community leaders are working to figure out the best strategy to combat terrorist recruitment.

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Art Hounds: The Lowest Pair in Bemidji and Hmong films

Art Hounds: The Lowest Pair in Bemidji and Hmong films

This week Art Hounds take us to a concert in Bemidji, a Hmong film festival in St. Paul and an immersive theatrical performance of "Crime and Punishment" in Minneapolis.
by Marianne Combs

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Avian flu unnerving more turkey producers

Avian flu unnerving more turkey producers

Poultry producers in Minnesota and across the U.S. are bracing for the further spread of avian flu.

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For mothers of terrorism suspects, nothing but sorrow

For mothers of terrorism suspects, nothing but sorrow

The mothers of three men charged with trying to join ISIS depended on their first-born sons to be the bedrock of their families. Instead, the men face years in prison.
by Laura Yuen and Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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Avian flu places State Fair poultry exhibition in doubt

Avian flu places State Fair poultry exhibition in doubt

State Fair officials will decide by early to mid-summer whether to cancel the exhibition this year amid fears that bringing exhibition birds together in one location could further spread the virus.
by Lorna Benson

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Danilo Perez to play Dakota Jazz Club

Danilo Perez to play Dakota Jazz Club

Today's Morning Edition music is from Panamanian composer and pianist Danilo Perez with a track from his latest album "Panama 500." He will be performing tonight at the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis. MPR News editor David Cazares writes about jazz and Latin music. He says the music that Perez creates is unique.

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Farmer takes advantage of early planting

Farmer takes advantage of early planting

So far, spring planting is ahead of schedule in most places and much earlier than last year.

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With mine layoffs coming, Iron Rangers prepare for hard times

With mine layoffs coming, Iron Rangers prepare for hard times

Iron Rangers are bracing for the impending layoffs of 1,100 mine workers later this spring. The job losses likely will significantly affect a regional economy that relies heavily on mining.
by Dan Kraker

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'Clique' gangs vex prosecutors, youth workers

'Clique' gangs vex prosecutors, youth workers

Ramsey County gang prosecutions are up but the shifting nature of gangs makes it more challenging for police and for neighborhood groups trying to keep kids out of gang life.
by Brandt Williams

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