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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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'Oldest emerging filmmaker' completes documentary 45 years in the making

'Oldest emerging filmmaker' completes documentary 45 years in the making

Al Milgrom, former head of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Film Festival who is "pushing 93," has finished a film that documents a student protest at the University of Minnesota in 1970.
by Euan Kerr

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Bruce Kramer: The last conversation

Bruce Kramer: The last conversation

Over a span of nearly four years, Bruce Kramer and Cathy Wurzer discussed his experience of living with ALS and his thoughts on his approaching death. Here is the final installment.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Bill Haley & His Comets rocked Minneapolis 60 years ago

Bill Haley & His Comets rocked Minneapolis 60 years ago

The movie "Blackboard Jungle" featuring the song didn't open in Minnesota until a few weeks later so audiences here weren't familiar yet with the tune.

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'International Pop' shows the global influence of pop art

'International Pop' shows the global influence of pop art

A show at the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis showcases global pop art from the 1960s. The movement is known for big, bright and brash pieces based on popular culture.
by Euan Kerr

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Dayton unchained: Elections done, governor fights for legacy

Dayton unchained: Elections done, governor fights for legacy

Freed from the political pressures of a coming election, Gov. Mark Dayton says he's ready to battle it out on issues he views as crucial to Minnesota's future.
by Tom Scheck

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Rihanna tries to boost Tidal music service

Rihanna tries to boost Tidal music service

Rihanna's new song, which was released over the weekend, is only available on Tidal.

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Wham! made history 30 years ago with China performance

Wham! made history 30 years ago with China performance

The group was the first Western pop band to play in China.

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In fight against avian flu, state looks for diseased birds

In fight against avian flu, state looks for diseased birds

In their search, investigators are particularly interested in dead birds of certain species, including hawks and eagles.
by Mark Steil

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Beach Boys' hit used an unusual technique

Beach Boys' hit used an unusual technique

Fifty years ago Monday the Beach Boys began recording what would become one of their most iconic songs.

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Santana suspension puts Twins back at square one

The Twins are in Detroit for their opening game of the 2015 baseball season.
by Matt Sepic

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