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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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Science Museum exhibit tackles racial differences

January 18, 2016 7:21 AM

Science Museum exhibit tackles racial differences

The central theme of the exhibit is this: The difference in genetic makeup between races is minuscule.

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A book that will raise your blood pressure: 'Winner-Take-All Politics'

January 18, 2016 12:00 AM

A book that will raise your blood pressure: 'Winner-Take-All Politics'

A book on the decline of the middle class sheds new light on candidates' standard campaign trail promises.

by Kerri Miller

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January 15, 2016 10:48 AM

40 years ago, C.W. McCall's 'Convoy' taps CB radio fad

The 1976 song sold more than two million copies.

by Cathy Wurzer

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Get ready to go subzero and prepare for bitter winds

January 15, 2016 10:43 AM

Get ready to go subzero and prepare for bitter winds

Climatologist Mark Seeley says a big cool down is headed to Minnesota.

by Cathy Wurzer

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Best Buy stock takes a hit with poor holiday sales report

January 15, 2016 4:00 AM

Best Buy stock takes a hit with poor holiday sales report

The company blamed its fourth-quarter performance on low demand for mobile phones.

by Martin Moylan

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A musical tribute to 'Making a Murderer'

January 14, 2016 10:00 AM

A musical tribute to 'Making a Murderer'

The popular Netflix series has inspired several songs.

by Cathy Wurzer

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U study finds doulas improve birth outcomes, cut costs

January 14, 2016 5:01 AM

U study finds doulas improve birth outcomes, cut costs

Doulas, non-medical professionals, offer support to mothers before, during and after childbirth.

by Lorna Benson

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Art Hounds: Escape the cold, or embrace it

January 14, 2016 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Escape the cold, or embrace it

A few options for refuge during an icy weekend, two around the metro and one in Duluth.

by Marianne Combs

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Norwood farmer: 2015 season earns a 'C'

January 14, 2016 12:00 AM

Norwood farmer: 2015 season earns a 'C'

Minnesota farmers enjoyed a bumper crop in 2015, but that helped drive prices down.

by Cathy Wurzer

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Bobby Vee's only No. 1 hit

January 13, 2016 8:59 AM

Bobby Vee's only No. 1 hit

A new play is coming out about the life of Fargo-born Bobby Vee, an early rock 'n' roll star. He had many hits but just one No. 1 song.

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