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Morning Edition

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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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Reimagined woman in Beatles song led to No. 1 hit

Reimagined woman in Beatles song led to No. 1 hit

Alan O'Day wrote "Angie Baby" with Cher in mind, but she wasn't recording at the time. So, the song was given to Helen Reddy.

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Cautious Gophers lose Citrus Bowl

The Gophers lost 33-17 to Missouri on Thursday in the Citrus Bowl.

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Out of power, MN congressional Democrats see room to maneuver

Out of power, MN congressional Democrats see room to maneuver

They'll be the minority in the U.S. House and Senate, but some Minnesota DFLers believe that may better position them to work with the GOP.
by Brett Neely

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The year in Minnesota music

The year in Minnesota music

David Campbell, host of The Local Show on The Current, reviews the year in music in Minnesota with MPR's Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.

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Already, '15 looks like a big year for the arts

Already, '15 looks like a big year for the arts

Two major museums celebrate big birthdays, and a major theater director says farewell.
by Euan Kerr

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Minneapolis' quest for 'equity' doesn't please all

Minneapolis' quest for 'equity' doesn't please all

City leaders have talked a lot about racial equity, but not always to receptive audiences.
by Curtis Gilbert

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Brandi Carlile to play sold-out Varsity shows

She will be performing tonight and tomorrow at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis. Her new album, "The Firewatcher's Daughter," will be released in March.

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Brauer: Twin Cities media will face fresh challenges in 2015

Brauer: Twin Cities media will face fresh challenges in 2015

The new year will bring fresh challenges to several Twin Cities media institutions, says longtime media critic and Southwest Journal writer David Brauer. MPR's Cathy Wurzer sat down with him to review the year's events and preview what's to come.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Sources: Sen. Hayden in the loop on Community Action's woes

Sources: Sen. Hayden in the loop on Community Action's woes

Documents and interviews indicate DFL state Sen. Jeff Hayden was in a position to know about questionable spending and other problems at Community Action of Minneapolis.
by Tom Scheck

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