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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.

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Gov. Dayton pitches gas sales tax in second debate

Gov. Dayton pitches gas sales tax in second debate

The governor and his two challengers, Republican Jeff Johnson and Independence Party candidate Hannah Nicollet, met Wednesday night in Moorhead.
by Tom Scheck

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Minneapolis-based Lizzo makes national TV debut

Today's Morning Edition music is from hip hop artist Lizzo who has garnered national attention in recent weeks.

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In memory of Paul Revere who left a memorable mark on music

Today's Morning Edition music features the song "I'm Not Your Stepping Stone" by Paul Revere & the Raiders.

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50 years ago, Orbison's 'Oh, Pretty Woman' tops the charts

Today's Morning Edition music is from 50 years ago today when the No. 1 song on the pop charts was "Oh, Pretty Woman" by Roy Orbison.

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The latest on the search for a new Twins manager

The latest on the search for a new Twins manager

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, about the Minnesota Twins' efforts to replace manager Ron Gardenhire.

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Ponder leads Vikings down the sinkhole versus Packers

Ponder leads Vikings down the sinkhole versus Packers

Football fans who root for the Minnesota Vikings are licking their wounds this morning.

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Snow in the forecast for central and northern Minnesota

Snow in the forecast for central and northern Minnesota

A cold spell that is expected to bring snow to much of central and northern Minnesota.

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Smokey Robinson joins friends in new album

Smokey Robinson will be performing tomorrow night at Mystic Lake Casino in Prior Lake.

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60 years ago, Hank Ballard and The Midnighters hit No. 1

Today's Morning Edition music features the song "Annie Had a Baby" by Hank Ballard and The Midnighters.

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Analyst urges MNsure consumers to shop around after rate changes

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with analyst Steve Parente about health insurance rates and the state health care exchange.

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