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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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Would you like prayers with that?

Would you like prayers with that?

Every Wednesday, pastors and volunteers at Bethel Lutheran Church near downtown Rochester wait for people to roll down their window and ask for a prayer to go.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Morris Day and Haim mash up on TV

Morris Day and Haim mash up on TV

All month, "Jimmy Kimmel Live" is featuring what it's calling "Mash-up Mondays." Morris Day and the Time were paired with Haim, making them "Morris Day and the Haim."

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As corn prices fall, Minnesota farms worry about the future

As corn prices fall, Minnesota farms worry about the future

Minnesota corn farmers are expected to lose money this year. That's causing a lot of concern among farmers as they negotiate spring planting loans with lenders.
by Mark Steil

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Dylan: Broonzy influenced my music

During a speech Friday, Bob Dylan talked about the folk tradition and how songs by Big Bill Broonzy and others were the foundation of his music.

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Minnesota sports teams on a winning streak

The Minnesota Timberwolves will try to extend their three-game winning streak when they take on Atlanta on Monday night at Target Center. The Gophers women's basketball team also won Sunday.

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State lottery a source of tension this week at the Capitol

State lottery a source of tension this week at the Capitol

DFL Gov. Mark Dayton is trying to meet with legislative leaders this week in hopes of heading off a potential showdown over the state lottery.
by Cathy Wurzer and Tim Pugmire

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Trial may bring changes to sex offender program

Trial may bring changes to sex offender program

Hundreds of civilly committed sex offenders are suing Minnesota, claiming it's unconstitutional to keep them locked up indefinitely. State lawmakers aren't sure how to fix the system. A federal court trial starts today.
by Trisha Volpe

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State prepares for release of more sex offenders

As the sex offender program heads to trial Monday, the state already is preparing for more people to be provisionally discharged.
by Peter Cox

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Driving too fast? Your cell phone will text your mom

Driving too fast? Your cell phone will text your mom

A cell phone app, developed at the University of Minnesota, monitors teens' driving habits in real time, and it alerts their parents when they break the rules of the road.
by Curtis Gilbert

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