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July 16, 2015 8:03 AM

Worker: Safety at security hospital has deteriorated in recent years

Concerns about dangerous conditions for workers at the Minnesota Security Hospital continue after an assault left a security counselor severely injured Monday night.

by MPR News Staff

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July 16, 2015 8:00 AM

Art Hounds: Music festivals and Norwegian textiles

This week the Art Hounds head to Eau Claire, Wisc., and Hutchinson, Minn., for music festivals and peruse Norwegian textile art and paintings at Norway House in Minneapolis.

by Marianne Combs

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July 16, 2015 7:45 AM

Summer highway construction snags west metro commutes

Major construction projects are underway along Interstates 494 and 394 and Highway 100.

by Peter Cox

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July 15, 2015 8:56 AM

50 years ago: Beatles song aimed at U.S. market hit No. 1

"Bad Boy" was a track on "The Beatles Six" album, written by Larry Williams and sung by John Lennon.

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July 15, 2015 4:00 AM

Some DFL lawmakers who lost in 2014 aim for rematches

Voters can look forward to rematches in many of the districts where Democrats lost close contests to Republicans in 2015. Democrats need six seats to regain control of the House.

by Tim Pugmire

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July 14, 2015 8:59 AM

Captain and Tennille hit it big with two versions of 'Love Will Keep Us Together'

Today's Morning Edition music is from the Captain and Tennille with "Love Will Keep Us Together."

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July 14, 2015 4:00 AM

As labor's share of U.S. income falls, workers feel a pinch

Labor's share of total income has fallen dramatically while investment income flowing to the very wealthy continues to rise.

by Matt Sepic

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July 13, 2015 10:04 AM

Morrissey slams music industry on eve of St. Paul concert

After postponing and then cancelling several Twin Cities concerts, Morrissey is booked to perform at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul Monday night.

by Phil Picardi

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July 13, 2015 9:50 AM

Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker signs budget as he launches his bid for the presidency

On the day after he signed a new budget for Wisconsin, Governor Scott Walker officially launches his campaign for president. Jason Stein of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel discusses Walker's record in Wisconsin as he moves to the national stage.

by Phil Picardi

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July 13, 2015 2:00 AM

Community solar coming to Xcel Energy customers

Xcel Energy customers will soon be able to receive power from community solar gardens. After a concerted effort by the utility to limit them, they will come online soon.

by Martin Moylan

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