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Morning Edition

Cathy Wurzer
Cathy Wurzer
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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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The hit '96 Tears' had humble roots

The hit '96 Tears' had humble roots

Today's Morning Edition music is from 50 years ago today when "96 Tears" by Question Mark and the Mysterians was number one on the Billboard pop chart.

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The Staves moved to the Twin Cities for the music scene

The Staves moved to the Twin Cities for the music scene

Today's Morning Edition music is from the Staves with "Sleeping in the Car" the title track from their latest E.P. They will be performing tonight at Fitzgerald Theater in downtown St. Paul.

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Group health plan costs rising more slowly than individual market

People who purchase health insurance though the individual marketplace aren't the only ones seeing a spike in premiums. Many people insured through their employers on group plans are also seeing their premiums rise, but by far less.

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Open enrollment triggers sticker shock for some Minnesotans

Open enrollment triggers sticker shock for some Minnesotans

Consumers buying plans on the individual market face huge jumps in premiums, shrinking networks or both. State officials say they're working to ease the pain. But experts say no one has enough data to craft a stable solution.
by Lorna Benson

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Chicago finally hit No. 1 40 years ago

Chicago finally hit No. 1 40 years ago

Though they had a string of top 10 hits in the '70s, "If You Leave Me Now" was their first chart-topper.

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