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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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Protest against DC football team planned before Vikings game

Protest against DC football team planned before Vikings game

When football fans arrive Sunday at the University of Minnesota's TCF Bank Stadium for the Vikings game, they'll be greeted by a group of protesters from across the country.
by Matt Sepic

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At 75, Grace Slick turns to the canvas to create

Today's Morning Edition music honors Grace Slick and the original version of "White Rabbit," which she wrote and performed with her first band, The Great Society.

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Analysis: Do Franken, McFadden foreign policy positions stack up?

Analysis: Do Franken, McFadden foreign policy positions stack up?

MPR's Cathy Wurzer examines foreign policy comments by incumbent Democratic Sen. Al Franken and GOP challenger Mike McFadden, and how they stack up to analysis by James Jeffrey of the Washington Institute.

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In key districts, state House candidates make final pitch to voters

The battle for majority control is being waged in fewer than two dozen of the state's 134 House districts. Republicans need to pick up seven seats to win majority control.
by Tim Pugmire

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Miranda July wants audiences to create the unexpected

Miranda July wants audiences to create the unexpected

When Miranda July debuts 'New Society' at the Walker Art Center, theater-goers can expect to participate.
by Euan Kerr

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Dylan's complete 'Basement Tapes' set for Nov. 4 release

Today's Morning Edition music features Bob Dylan and The Band goofing around on a song titled "I'm Your Teenage Prayer."

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A very big day for Jerry Lee Lewis and his fans

A very big day for Jerry Lee Lewis and his fans

The rock and roll legend releases a new album -- his third in a decade -- and the biography "Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story" today.

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50 years ago, James Brown stole the T.A.M.I. Show

Today's Morning Edition music is from James Brown and the Famous Flames performing for a television special called Teenage Awards Music International or the T.A.M.I. Show.

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