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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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Chilean mining giant buying Duluth Metals, Minnesota copper interests

Chilean mining giant buying Duluth Metals, Minnesota copper interests

It's not clear how the takeover will shape the company's efforts to build a massive, mostly underground mine near Ely, a few miles south of the Boundary Waters.
by Martin Moylan

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Neil Young's 'Storytone' comes out Nov. 4

Neil Young's 'Storytone' comes out Nov. 4

We're just one day away from the release of Neil Young's new album "Storytone." The often eccentric artist recorded all 10 songs with either a 92-piece orchestra, a big big band or a choir.

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Reports: Twins will turn to Molitor for team manager

Reports: Twins will turn to Molitor for team manager

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the St. Paul native's role on the team.

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Video: Franken, McFadden meet in final debate

Video: Franken, McFadden meet in final debate

The two candidates brought their mostly sleepy campaign to a close by agreeing with each other more than ever before at the debate hosted by Minnesota Public Radio.
by Brett Neely

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Democratic leaders try to boost Nolan's standing on Iron Range

Democratic leaders try to boost Nolan's standing on Iron Range

In the not-as-blue-as-it-used-to-be 8th Congressional District, Democrats are clearly worried about Rep. Rick Nolan's support in a region Democrats usually win by wide margins.
by Tom Scheck

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Thousands protest Washington NFL team nickname before Vikings game

Thousands protest Washington NFL team nickname before Vikings game

Ahead of the march, Clyde Bellecourt, an organizer, repeated something he's been saying for decades: Washington's team name is a slur.
by Matt Sepic

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Minnesota has several top small college football teams

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about several impressive college football teams.

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Glen Campbell's public decline with Alzheimer's documented in new film

Glen Campbell's public decline with Alzheimer's documented in new film

A new documentary about the life and career of music icon Glen Campbell opens in theaters today nationwide. "I'll Be Me" is not an ordinary music biopic,

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A pleasant, dry October included extremes too

A pleasant, dry October included extremes too

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with meteorologist Mark Seeley about Minnesota's weather during October which was generally dry and concludes with a cold evening for trick-or-treaters.

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Protest against DC football team planned before Vikings game

Protest against DC football team planned before Vikings game

When football fans arrive Sunday at the University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium for the Vikings game, they'll be greeted by a group of protesters from across the country.
by Matt Sepic

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