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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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How Minnesota will decide medical marijuana dosages

How Minnesota will decide medical marijuana dosages

The state is setting up a system to manage the medical marijuana program, which will track patient outcomes to help guide prescriptions in the future.
by Jon Collins

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Despite warnings, state kept cash flowing to controversial nonprofit

Despite warnings, state kept cash flowing to controversial nonprofit

Commerce Department staffers say they told Commissioner Mike Rothman for years that his DFL political ally Bill Davis was mismanaging public money meant to aid poor people.
by Tom Scheck

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TV western inspires the No. 1 hit 'Ringo'

TV western inspires the No. 1 hit 'Ringo'

"Ringo" was a single from Lorne Greene's album "Welcome to the Ponderosa." It tells the story of a lawman who saves the life of an outlaw. Years later, the outlaw returns the favor.

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Making the case for early childhood education

Making the case for early childhood education

Children who attend preschool are healthier, do better in later grades, and are more likely to graduate from high school, says Art Rolnick of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

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It's 'catch up' time for rural Minnesota, Republicans say

It's 'catch up' time for rural Minnesota, Republicans say

After reclaiming the House in the November elections, the GOP appears eager to focus on Greater Minnesota through the creation of several new committees.
by Tim Pugmire

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State signals it will crack down on uninsured drivers

State signals it will crack down on uninsured drivers

According to insurance industry and other estimates, 10 to 20 percent of Minnesotans drive uninsured vehicles. Those uninsured motorists drive up premium costs for insured drivers.
by Martin Moylan

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One of the roots of rock and roll

A new compilation features gospel music and sermons from the 1920s and '30s.

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As cities spar over housing spots, working poor just want a home

As cities spar over housing spots, working poor just want a home

The Twin Cities has a growing affordable housing shortage, but critics of a proposed Met Council plan say it lets affluent cities off the hook.
by Sasha Aslanian

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