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November 19, 2014 2:25 AM

Minnesota health care workers to join Ebola fight in Liberia

A Minneapolis-based humanitarian organization is sending a team of medical responders to Liberia to help fight Ebola.

by Lorna Benson

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November 18, 2014 11:29 AM

Experts issue dozens of recommendations for Minn. sex offender program

A federal court appointed the experts to review Minnesota's commitment program for sex offenders as part of litigation alleging it's unconstitutional.

by Amy Forliti, Associated Press

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November 18, 2014 9:08 AM

Listen to Usher's new song without the cereal box

Today's Morning Edition music features "Clueless" -- the latest single from one of America's best-selling artists.

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November 18, 2014 5:25 AM

Behind the scenes in Minnesota's grandest homes

In his new book, "Minnesota's Own: Preserving Our Grand Homes," Larry Millett and photographer Matt Schmitt bring us into 22 houses from around Minnesota that have been restored and preserved.

by Cathy Wurzer and Jim Bickal

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November 17, 2014 6:11 PM

Plan to overhaul MnSCU and focus on jobs has system in turmoil

MnSCU's chancellor envisions a network of innovative campuses with affordable degrees. But some fear that will turn colleges into stripped-down diploma factories.

by Alex Friedrich

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November 17, 2014 4:15 PM

Analysts await signs of a Target turnaround

On Wednesday, the Minneapolis-based retail giant releases its first full quarterly performance under new CEO Brian Cornell. No one is forecasting miracles.

by Martin Moylan

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November 17, 2014 9:15 AM

Bob Dylan and other artists pay homage to Paul McCartney

"The Art of McCartney" is a compilation of 34 tracks by all-star musicians covering songs written by Sir Paul. The album comes out today.

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November 17, 2014 9:14 AM

A wild ride for Minnesota sports fans

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about a string of recent wins and losses for both professional and college teams.

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November 17, 2014 6:36 AM

Mostly smooth sailing on first weekend of MNsure's 2015 open enrollment

MNsure spokesman Joe Campbell said the online system has been stable — and callers to MNsure's telephone contact center only had to wait a minute or two to be connected.

by Matt Sepic