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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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It's Pitino vs. Pitino for the Gopher season opener

It's Pitino vs. Pitino for the Gopher season opener

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for The Star Tribune, about an interesting coaching match-up set for tonight in Puerto Rico.

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50 years ago, 'Run, Run, Run' springs into the Hot 100

Today's Morning Edition music features The Gestures' 1964 release, which became a major hit in the Midwest and made folks in Mankato, Minnesota, proud.

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November cold persists but no records broken, yet

November cold persists but no records broken, yet

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with University of Minnesota Climatologist Mark Seeley about the month's chilly start.

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MNsure officials, consumers hope for smooth open enrollment

MNsure officials, consumers hope for smooth open enrollment

The state exchange had a disastrous debut a year ago, but agency officials expect the process to go much more smoothly this time around.
by Matt Sepic

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Hubbard: KSTP will not apologize for #pointergate story

Hubbard: KSTP will not apologize for #pointergate story

Over 100 protesters gathered before a speech by Hubbard at Augsburg College in Minneapolis Thursday evening, and several went inside the auditorium to question him directly.
by Peter Cox

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Minnesotan's film captures the magic of Jamaican ska

Minnesotan's film captures the magic of Jamaican ska

Before reggae became a worldwide phenomenon, Jamaican ska captivated audiences. Minnesotan Brad Klein loves the music so much that he spent 15 years making a movie about it.
by Euan Kerr

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As Minnesota preps for Ebola, readiness questions linger

As Minnesota preps for Ebola, readiness questions linger

Federal health officials are assessing preparations at the four regional referral hospitals that will provide care if Ebola surfaces here.
by Lorna Benson

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Garth Brooks: Minneapolis trumps Chicago in ticket sales

Garth Brooks: Minneapolis trumps Chicago in ticket sales

Today's Morning Edition music features the country music superstar's "Fish" -- a track described as hokey by one reviewer.

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Where the Ice Bucket Challenge money will go in Minnesota

Where the Ice Bucket Challenge money will go in Minnesota

Donations will end waiting lists for needed equipment and technology, the state ALS chapter announced.
by Jon Collins

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Art Hounds: Brothers Grimm, dystopia and Mother of Islam

Art Hounds: Brothers Grimm, dystopia and Mother of Islam

This week, a puppet show inspired by the Brothers Grimm, art that explores the "sacred feminine" in Islam, and a dystopian future.
by Marianne Combs

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