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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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Minneapolis native to be inducted into Rock Hall of Fame

Mark Naftalin, the son of former Minneapolis Mayor Art Naftalin, was a member of the Paul Butterfield Blues Band.

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Low-wage workers, supporters rally for $15-an-hour pay

Low-wage workers, supporters rally for $15-an-hour pay

A demonstration at the University of Minnesota drew an estimated 1,000 people. The protests were part of a nationwide attempt to pressure policy makers and employers to hike wages.
by Martin Moylan

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Avian flu uncertainty has turkey farmers on edge

Avian flu uncertainty has turkey farmers on edge

Authorities hope that fecal samples from waterfowl and other wild birds might provide clues to the mysterious spread of the virus.
by Mark Steil

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In 'Miss Tibet,' exiles use beauty pageant as a survival tool

In 'Miss Tibet,' exiles use beauty pageant as a survival tool

"Miss Tibet: Beauty in Exile," follows Minnesotan Tenzin Khecheo's participation in the unusual beauty pageant.
by Euan Kerr

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Hilary Hahn to headline Ordway concert

Hilary Hahn to headline Ordway concert

The internationally renowned violinist will be joined by pianist Cory Smythe.

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Chicago-area dogs sickened by new strain of canine flu

Chicago-area dogs sickened by new strain of canine flu

It hasn't been detected in the Twin Cities yet, but veterinary health officials here are keeping a close eye on the spread of the disease.

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MLS team seeks $3M in tax breaks to build Mpls. stadium

MLS team seeks $3M in tax breaks to build Mpls. stadium

State officials have ruled out a direct public subsidy, but the plan soccer executives laid out Tuesday was viewed as modest and possible.
by Tom Scheck

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Race played a role in the history of the hit 'Ain't That a Shame'

Today's Morning Edition music is from 60 years ago today, when Fats Domino released "Ain't That a Shame."

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