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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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3 broadband plans, little agreement at the Capitol  

3 broadband plans, little agreement at the Capitol  

The governor, House Republicans and Senate Democrats all have their own solutions for how to expand high-speed internet access in rural Minnesota, and a final answer seems to be one month away.
by Brian Bakst

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Chuck Berry played in Minneapolis 60 years ago today

Chuck Berry performed in the Twin Cities for the first time 60 years ago. He played at Norway Hall, which was located near Lake Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis.

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This credit union is an Iron Range success story

As part of an MPR News series on the future of Minnesota's Iron Range, Cathy Wurzer spoke with Nikki Pieratos, CEO of the Northern Eagle Credit Union.

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Minn. panel approves payment of $1.8M to three freed after wrongful convictions

Minn. panel approves payment of $1.8M to three freed after wrongful convictions

A state legislative committee unanimously signed off on payments for Michael Hansen, Roger Lee Olsen, and Koua Fong Lee. The three are the first to make claims under a compensation bill lawmakers passed two years ago.
by Matt Sepic

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Sturgill Simpson out with new album

"A Sailor's Guide to Earth" is the followup to his acclaimed debut album "Metamodern Sounds in Country Music." Like his first album, this one is a unique blend of country, rock and R&B.

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In chilly home opener, winless Twins continue cold streak

In chilly home opener, winless Twins continue cold streak

The Twins have played less than 5 percent of their schedule, but a turnaround could be tough. According to STATS research, no major league team has ever started 0-7 and qualified for the postseason.
by Dave Campbell, Associated Press

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