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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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Key injuries take a toll on Wolves and Wild
Two Minnesota sports stars have been sidelined by injuries: Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio has sprained his ankle and the Wild's Zach Parise is out with a concussion.
Stadium authority makes effort to include veterans on Vikings project
State lawmakers have set hiring goals for minorities and women in the Vikings stadium project. But the stadium authority also has reached out to veterans.
Low crop prices could spell tougher times for Minnesota farmers
Minnesota yields were below expectations in parts of state. But a big U.S. harvest has cut grain prices. Farmers are weighing how to cut costs next year.
Today's Morning Edition music features the self-produced track "Midnight" by the 19-year-old rapper.
Gophers look to claim a prized pig on Saturday
The coveted Floyd of Rosedale trophy will be at stake when the University of Minnesota football team hosts the Iowa Hawkeyes at TCF Bank Stadium.
Batten down the hatches: A cold blast headed for Minnesota
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with meteorologist Mark Seeley about a big weather change.
Arab Film Festival presents complexity of genres and people
Organizers of the 9th annual Twin Cities Arab Film Festival hope to dispel misconceptions of Arabs in a broad array of films that include comedies and dramas.
Bruce Kramer sets his sights on a 'good death'
ALS has given Bruce Kramer the same prognosis that cancer gave Brittany Maynard. She chose a quick death; he's chosen hospice care.
Minneapolis hosts two music legends tonight
While Bob Dylan wraps up his third performance at the Orpheum Theatre, the Vienna Boy's Choir performs at the Basilica of St. Mary nearby.
Bakk responds to GOP takeover of Minnesota House
MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with DFL Senate Majority Leader Tom Bakk about the upcoming power shift in the state legislature.