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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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When Blackboard Jungle introduced rock 'n' roll to the masses

When Blackboard Jungle introduced rock 'n' roll to the masses

"Rock Around the Clock" by Bill Haley and His Comets was featured in "Blackboard Jungle" and quickly became a hit.

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MN lottery director says he has authority to expand sales

Several bills that would limit how lottery tickets are sold in Minnesota are advancing through the House and Senate.

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MN near bottom in on-time graduation for students of color

MN near bottom in on-time graduation for students of color

Fewer than 60 percent of the state's black and Hispanic students graduate in four years, and just 49 percent of Native American students do, according to an MPR News analysis.
by Tim Post

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Minnesota's anti-terror efforts draw White House interest

Minnesota's anti-terror efforts draw White House interest

Minnesota's approach to keeping young people from joining terrorist groups got a high-profile audience Wednesday in the nation's capital.
by Brett Neely

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'You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling' was most played song on radio, TV

'You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling' was most played song on radio, TV

The Righteous Brothers hit was No. 1 on the U.S. pop charts and featured producer Phil Spector's legendary "wall of sound" technique.

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Anti-terror efforts divide Twin Cities Muslims

Anti-terror efforts divide Twin Cities Muslims

A pilot program to support Muslim communities is facing a backlash from some Muslim leaders. Some say U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger should leave the social work and fundraising to others.
by Laura Yuen

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Legislative auditor rips MNsure leaders for troubled launch

Legislative auditor rips MNsure leaders for troubled launch

MNsure staff withheld information from its board and the website's technical problems were a nightmare for consumers, the auditor said in a damning report on the health plan exchange's early operation.
by Catharine Richert

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Lennon song included on album because of lawsuit

Lennon song included on album because of lawsuit

"You Can't Catch Me" was one of the tracks on his album "Rock and Roll," which came out 40 years ago today.

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Habsburg Empire art makes a rare trip to Minnesota

Habsburg Empire art makes a rare trip to Minnesota

It's not often that works from Europe's famous Habsburg Empire make their way to the United States.
by Cathy Wurzer

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