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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.

Morning Announcements | Weather chats with Mark Seeley | Parting Thoughts

Sinker says: Gopher defense is a key factor in team's success

Sinker says: Gopher defense is a key factor in team's success

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the University of Minnesota's football team and its season so far.

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Progressive play on the (Green) Line

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with artist Ashley Hanson about a unique performance on Saturday along University Avenue that involves light rail and multiple stops.

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Winter forecast: NOAA says no polar vortex, almanac disagrees

Winter forecast: NOAA says no polar vortex, almanac disagrees

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with climatologist Mark Seeley about the weather this weekend and the forecast for the coming winter.

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Osterholm: Ebola focus should be on West Africa, not Dallas

Osterholm: Ebola focus should be on West Africa, not Dallas

MPR's Phil Picardi spoke with infectious disease expert Michael Osterholm about the virus here in the U.S. and in West Africa.

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Elvis did better on the Hayride than he did at the Opry

An appearance on the Louisiana Hayride provides redemption for a young Elvis Presley.

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In Lin Enger's new novel, conflict hangs over the Minnesota prairie

In Lin Enger's new novel, conflict hangs over the Minnesota prairie

The Moorhead writer's new book, "The High Divide," mixes the excitement and harsh realities of westward expansion with lingering losses of war.
by Euan Kerr

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Key suburban districts may decide control of Minnesota House

Key suburban districts may decide control of Minnesota House

Democrats hold a 12-seat advantage after their wins in 2012. Republicans must win seven of those seats back this year to be the majority.
by Tim Pugmire

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Dylan's handwritten lyrics from 1967 inspire today's musicians

Today's Morning Edition music features the song "Spanish Mary" which is one track from an upcoming album based on recently uncovered lyrics handwritten by Bob Dylan.

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Varsity Theater hosts Field Report, Communion tour

Today's Morning Edition music features the Milwaukee-based Field Report with "Home (Leave the Lights On) — a song off their record Marigolden.

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Minn. nurses don't feel ready to meet Ebola threat, union chief says

"We do not feel we have the information we need to care for patients," Minnesota Nurses Association President Linda Hamilton tells MPR News.
by Cathy Wurzer

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