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Minnesota Now with Nina Moini
Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend, Gretchen Brown, Alanna Elder, Ellen Finn and Britt Aamodt

Minnesota Now - March 28, 2023

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Opioid overdose deaths in Minnesota have spiked in recent years. What is the state trying to do about it?

Overdose rates are especially high among Native Americans in the state. We’ll also take a deeper dive into help that’s available.

There's been an unequal rise in health problems among pregnant people. A mayo doctor joins us.

A pastry chef in Minneapolis has her first James Beard nomination. She’ll tell us what’s for lunch.

We know Minnesota has a rich local music scene. Diane Miller, host of The Local Show on the Current, has five artists to watch. 

Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation. 

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