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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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40 years ago, 'Kung Fu Fighting' tops pop charts

The hit song by Carl Douglas hit No. 1 in both the United Kingdom and the United States, and eventually sold 11 million copies.

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A Twin Cities perspective on tensions created by police shootings

As part of an ongoing conversation, MPR News' Cathy Wurzer speaks with Christopher Guelcher about his observations as a veteran police officer.

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Ex-offenders hope new law offers a new start

Ex-offenders hope new law offers a new start

Criminal pasts can keep people out of jobs and housing. Soon, those who have paid for their mistakes may see their records wiped clean.
by Trisha Volpe

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Even offering free land, SE Minn. town stays small

Even offering free land, SE Minn. town stays small

Claremont is offering land for free to people who will build homes on it. So far, there have been no takers.
by Elizabeth Baier

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Madonna releases 6 new songs after leaked tracks

Madonna releases 6 new songs after leaked tracks

The singer called the unexpected release an "early Christmas gift" for her fans.

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Goaltending among issues holding back the Wild

Goaltending among issues holding back the Wild

The Minnesota Wild hope to snap a three-game winless streak when the team takes on Philadelphia Tuesday night at the Xcel Energy Center.

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Women accuse their landlords of sexual harrassment

Women accuse their landlords of sexual harrassment

Experts say the experiences described by Twin Cities women are common, especially among the poor.
by Laura Yuen

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Medical device tax opponents envision victory in spring

Medical device tax opponents envision victory in spring

The medical device industry has spent more than $150 million to convince Congress to kill a tax on its devices, arguing it costs tens of thousands of jobs.
by Brett Neely

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Backup singer says Elvis didn't want to sing 'Blue Christmas'

Millie Kirkham, who sang the "woo we woo" background vocals on Elvis Presley's "Blue Christmas, died at 91 this week.

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