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September 24, 2014 4:18 PM

Families rethink college borrowing as loans gain 'bad reputation'

For years, loans were the answer to the question, "How do we pay for college?" Many families don't see it that way anymore.

by Annie Baxter

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September 24, 2014 8:57 AM

Music group Movits! skillfully mixes swing with hip hop

Today's Morning Edition music is from the Swedish band Movits! who will perform in Minneapolis on Wednesday night.

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September 24, 2014 7:23 AM

Amazon may add new services in Minnesota

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with analyst Gene Munster with Piper Jaffray in Minneapolis about Amazon's plan for the state.

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September 23, 2014 2:57 PM

St. Paul curbs traffic on downtown bridge, citing structural concerns

City officials say the Kellogg Boulevard-Third Street Bridge is safe but added they'll immediately pursue funding to rebuild it.

by Matt Sepic and Jon Collins

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September 23, 2014 8:42 AM

50 years ago, 'The House of the Rising Sun' tops the pop charts

Today's Morning Edition music is from 50 years ago today when "The House of the Rising Sun" by the Animals was the No. 1 song on the pop charts.

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September 23, 2014 8:29 AM

Advocate: Child protection changes warranted, welcomed

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Richard Gerhman, executive director of Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota, about new efforts intended to keep kids safer.

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September 23, 2014 5:01 AM

Banks and consumers increasingly use text alerts to fight fraud

Cyber thieves have become adept at grabbing credit and debit card numbers. But consumers can now see questionable transactions in seconds.

by Martin Moylan

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September 22, 2014 8:57 AM

10 years ago, Cat Stevens denied entry into US

Today's Morning Edition music is by Yusuf Islam who wrote "Boots and Sand" about the aftermath of having his adopted name appear a terrorist watch list.

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September 22, 2014 8:35 AM

With Bridgewater at QB, what's next for Vikings?

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Howard Sinker, digital sports editor at the Star Tribune, about Sunday's game and the quarterback situation.

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September 22, 2014 8:10 AM

MNsure, PreferredOne, and what goes into insurance pricing

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with Caroline Pearson of Avalere Health, a consulting firm, about strategies insurers use to price plans offered on healthcare exchanges.

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