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October 13, 2014 8:55 AM

60 years ago, a hit single in the making for Ray Charles

Today's Morning Edition music features "I Got a Woman" by Ray Charles.

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October 13, 2014 8:55 AM

Duluth mayor Don Ness won't seek third term

Ness was first elected in 2007 and faced no opposition for re-election in 2011.

by Cathy Wurzer

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October 13, 2014 8:47 AM

How did the Lions destroy the Vikings? Listen in

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about Sunday's game.

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October 13, 2014 4:05 AM

As Minnesota's climate changes, bad air and new disease risks follow

In the last century, the state has generally grown warmer and wetter. Here's what that could mean for your health, county by county.

by Lorna Benson

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October 10, 2014 8:54 AM

The Murphy Beds bring Irish and American music to the Celtic Junction

Today's Morning Edition music is from a duo that is playing Saturday night at the Celtic Junction in St. Paul.

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October 10, 2014 8:50 AM

The Minnesota Wild win their season opener. What's next? Listen in

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker of the Star Tribune about the Wild's season ahead.

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October 10, 2014 8:19 AM

Suicide in Minnesota: More data will mean more effective prevention efforts

Minnesota has only a spotty understanding of who is committing suicide and why. MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Jon Roesler, an Epidemiologist Supervisor with the state about the matter.

by Cathy Wurzer

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October 10, 2014 7:19 AM

A stretch of fine fall weather is on the way

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with climatologist Mark Seeley, who has a weather forecast that may include temperatures in the 70s next week for the Twin Cities.

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October 9, 2014 6:44 PM

Road salt prices rise after last year's tough winter

Last year's icy winter depleted salt stockpiles around the country. Public works departments are ordering extra this year, leading to a spike in prices.

by Curtis Gilbert