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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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Michele Bachmann has no plans for a quiet retirement

Michele Bachmann has no plans for a quiet retirement

After four terms in office, U.S. Rep. Michele Bachmann decided not to seek re-election to Congress from the 6th District. But she doesn't plan to fade from the limelight.
by Brett Neely

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Exiled Syrian wedding singer brings unique sound to Minneapolis

Omar Souleyman, who performs at the Cedar Cultural Center tonight, creates electric music by combining traditional Syrian dabke with electronic beats.

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The lowdown on a low spot in the Timberwolves' season

The lowdown on a low spot in the Timberwolves' season

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for The Star Tribune, about the state of Minnesota's professional basketball team.

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Brown Christmas to follow rare white Thanksgiving this year?

Brown Christmas to follow rare white Thanksgiving this year?

University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley says it's rare to have a white Thanksgiving followed by a brown Christmas in the Twin Cities. It could happen this year.

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Moscow Ballet's Nutcracker will have Russian and Minnesotan flair

Moscow Ballet's Nutcracker will have Russian and Minnesotan flair

The Moscow Ballet's production allows a couple dozen young local dancers to perform with the professional touring company, giving them a chance of a lifetime.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Alzheimer's patients connect with others through singing

Alzheimer's patients connect with others through singing

Giving Voice Chorus gives Alzheimer's patients and their caretakers a chance to thrive. Those suffering from Alzheimer's often retain the ability to sing.
by Cathy Wurzer and Phil Picardi

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With a heavy heart, First Avenue show goes on

With a heavy heart, First Avenue show goes on

The absence of keyboarding legend Ian McLagan, who died unexpectedly Wednesday after suffering a stroke, was noted by Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets during last night's performance.

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Art Hounds: Whale, Italian Style and coding music

Art Hounds: Whale, Italian Style and coding music

This week Art Hounds check out Walking Shadow's production of "The Whale," MIA's "Italian Style" exhibit, and a new type of music called "Live Coding."
by Marianne Combs

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MN forecast may show surplus, but are lawmakers in a spending mood?

MN forecast may show surplus, but are lawmakers in a spending mood?

Many at the Capitol expect today's new economic forecast to show a surplus, but leaders from both political parties are trying to dampen expectations for more state spending.
by Tim Pugmire

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Twins rehire Torii Hunter, who immediately makes sparks fly

Twins rehire Torii Hunter, who immediately makes sparks fly

After the Minnesota Twins announced that the team signed Torii Hunter to a one-year contract, he and a reporter had a terse exchange over his views on gay marriage.
by Brandt Williams

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