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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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Rural lawmakers to press housing, jobs, water issues at Capitol

Rural lawmakers to press housing, jobs, water issues at Capitol

From southwest Minnesota and across the state, greater Minnesota lawmakers have come to the Capitol hoping to help their communities. The new legislative session starts today.
by Mark Steil

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40 years ago, 'The Wiz' retold the 'The Wizard of Oz'

"The Wiz" opened on Broadway 40 years ago today and won seven Tony Awards.

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Gophers men's basketball team still struggling on the road

The University of Minnesota Gophers men's basketball team has lost its first two Big Ten games. Both losses were on the road, which is a long-standing problem for the team.

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Long-term care a growing but vexing budget issue

A new committee in Minnesota's House will look at issues related to the care of the state's elderly population.

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GOP, DFL ready to govern in newly divided MN Legislature

GOP, DFL ready to govern in newly divided MN Legislature

Republicans will hold more power in the session that starts Tuesday. Here's what DFL and GOP leaders are saying about potential pitfalls -- and opportunities.
by Tim Pugmire

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Critics object to pumping oil through MN lakes country

Critics object to pumping oil through MN lakes country

Public hearings this week will gather opinions about the proposed Sandpiper pipeline.
by Dan Kraker

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Reimagined woman in Beatles song led to No. 1 hit

Reimagined woman in Beatles song led to No. 1 hit

Alan O'Day wrote "Angie Baby" with Cher in mind, but she wasn't recording at the time. So, the song was given to Helen Reddy.

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Cautious Gophers lose Citrus Bowl

The Gophers lost 33-17 to Missouri on Thursday in the Citrus Bowl.

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Out of power, MN congressional Democrats see room to maneuver

Out of power, MN congressional Democrats see room to maneuver

They'll be the minority in the U.S. House and Senate, but some Minnesota DFLers believe that may better position them to work with the GOP.
by Brett Neely

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