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August 11, 2016 4:00 AM

North Country trail: The Minnesota national park you've never heard of

The North Country National Scenic Trail is a passion project of volunteers from New York to North Dakota.

by William Lager

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August 10, 2016 8:59 AM

More than 50 acts set to play Eaux Claires fest this weekend

Today's Morning Edition music is from Wisconsin native Phil Cook. He'll be playing the big Eaux Claires Music Festival in Eau Claire, Wisconsin this weekend.

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August 9, 2016 7:46 PM

Omar makes history; 4 legislative incumbents bounced

Longtime Minneapolis Democratic Reps. Phyllis Kahn and Joe Mullery lost their primaries, as did Rep. Tom Hackbarth, R-Cedar, and Sen. Sean Nienow, R-Cambridge.

by Tim Pugmire

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August 9, 2016 7:00 PM

Lewis wins in 2nd, will face Craig in November

Ex-conservative talk show host Jason Lewis beat three other contenders for the Republican nomination for Congress in Minnesota's 2nd District Tuesday. He'll face Democrat Angie Craig in the general election.

by Brian Bakst

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August 9, 2016 8:57 AM

Reggae great to play Cedar in Minneapolis

Today's Morning Edition music is from "Fire Power" by Lee "Scratch" Perry. The Grammy-winning reggae artist will perform tomorrow night at the Cedar in Minneapolis.

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August 9, 2016 8:38 AM

Former Gophers swimmer David Plummer wins Olympic bronze

The 30-year-old is the first Gophers swimmer to win an Olympic medal.

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August 9, 2016 5:59 AM

Author imagines a constitution worth going into exile to protect

Gerald Vizenor was given the task of drafting White Earth's Constitution. Vizenor hopes his new novel "Treaty Shirts" will bring an appreciation of what he describes as a unique document.

by Euan Kerr

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August 9, 2016 4:00 AM

Delta is just the latest airline to have a massive system failure

Despite huge investments in backup power, computer and communications equipment, airline systems crashes are somewhat of a regular occurrence.

by Martin Moylan

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August 8, 2016 9:48 AM

Minneapolis native Kalmoe to row in Olympic finals

Minneapolis native Megan Kalmoe's women's quad sculls rowing team has advanced to the finals in the Rio Olympics.

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August 8, 2016 9:44 AM

REO Speedwagon featured in first stereo MTV concert

The concert was in Denver, and the group was on tour having recently released its hit album "High Infidelity."

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