Minnesota Now with Cathy Wurzer

Minnesota Now: Oct. 15 2024

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On Tuesday afternoon, Gov. Tim Walz will unveil Vice President Kamala Harris’s plan for rural voters. We gleaned more details about the plan, including whether it might have any sway with voters and how it will actually affect people in rural communities across Minnesota.

Acadia Healthcare is facing a federal investigation over its practices in its psychiatric hospitals. Meanwhile, it’s partnering with Minnesota-based Fairview health services on a new mental health hospital in St. Paul. We learned more about the investigation and whether it throws a wrench in those plans.

The program was visited by two musical legends: a member of Swedish group “ABBA” and Minneapolis choir group “VocalEssence!” They talked about the collaboration on an upcoming performance in Minneapolis.

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