Minnesota Now: May 8, 2024

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Emergency medical services might get their own state agency. The DFL proposal passed the House, and supporters say it will address problems with rural EMS response. However, fifty representatives voted no, including a volunteer EMT.

We’ll get the Mother’s Day forecast from our chief meteorologist and an update on tornado season.

After being abused in Catholic school, she became a nun. 70 years later, she shared her wisdom with senior contributor Chris Farrell.

And you might have heard about the young Twins fan whose signed ball was stolen from him at a game. We’ll hear the happy ending in this week’s Thank You, Stranger.

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