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October 22, 2014 7:30 AM

Firewood a hot commodity as rural Minnesotans ready for winter

After last year's long cold winter spiked propane costs and left firewood piles burned to nothing, rural Minnesotans are stocking up on anything to keep their homes warm.

by John Enger

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October 22, 2014 6:00 AM

Minnesota readies Ebola monitoring for travelers from W. Africa

The roughly 10 travelers per week coming to Minnesota from Ebola-affected countries will be monitored, part of the larger process federal officials are starting Monday in six states.

by Lorna Benson

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October 22, 2014 4:00 AM

In Rochester, abandoned wheelchairs are part of the landscape

Rochester is home to Mayo Clinic, visited by thousands of patients every day. Many of them use wheelchairs. The big curiosity is how they end up all over the city.

by Elizabeth Baier

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October 21, 2014 9:00 AM

At 73, singer-songwriter Neil Diamond releases his 32nd album

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee will embark on a tour to promote "Melody Road" in early 2015, including a stop in St. Paul on April 12.

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October 21, 2014 4:00 AM

Dangerous dance: Farm equipment, power line accidents up in rural MN

Collisions between farm machinery and power poles seem to be on the rise in rural Minnesota. Some worry it's just a matter of time before someone gets seriously hurt.

by Mark Steil

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October 20, 2014 1:09 PM

Philip Brunelle reflects on the legacy of Stephen Paulus

The Twin Cities classical composer produced an impressive volume of scores, operas and choral pieces. "He had a wonderful, beautiful sense of the style," recalls the artistic director of VocalEssence.

by Cathy Wurzer

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October 20, 2014 11:45 AM

Listen to Kamman interview one of the jazz greats

For today's Morning Edition music, we are remembering the life of broadcast legend Leigh Kamman who died on Friday at the age of 92.

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October 20, 2014 11:30 AM

Bills beat Vikings 17-16 on Watkins 2-yard catch

Kyle Orton hit Sammy Watkins on a 2-yard touchdown for the winning score with 1 second remaining.

by The Associated Press

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October 20, 2014 8:32 AM

Shipping cargo by boat may alleviate rail delay frustrations

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Adele Yorde of the Duluth Seaway Port Authority about a new shipping option for those who are frustrated by rail delays in the region.