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Minnesota Now with Cathy Wurzer is journalism that doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s reporting that puts people first with live, down-to-earth, unscripted interviews that aim to inform and entertain. Tune in to Minnesota Now weekdays at noon on the radio or the live audio stream at mprnews.org.

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January 3, 2022 12:12 PM

MN pediatrician on the FDA approval of COVID-19 vaccine boosters for kids 12 and up

The Food and Drug Administration has approved the Pfizer booster for children ages 12 and up. Host Cathy Wurzer got more insight into the decision from Dr. Madeleine Gagnon, vice chief of staff at Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare. Wurzer also spoke with Gov. Tim Walz after he and his family recovered from COVID-19.

by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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December 30, 2021 6:00 PM

Healing in the new year: The full conversation

Your well-being is connected to the well-being of your loved ones and your whole community. How can you reset your mind and spirit to start the new year on the right footing? Three wise women share their practices and ideas for personal healing with host Cathy Wurzer in a funny, insightful conversation that will leave you with plenty of food for thought.

by Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend and Alex Cheng

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December 30, 2021 5:35 PM

A Minneapolis writer invents new words to help us process our collective malaise

As we close the book on another strange year, we look to a new book for help understanding difficult emotions: “The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows.” Minnesota author John Koenig joined host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the power of words and examine some of his creations.

by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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December 30, 2021 3:38 PM

MN sports roundup: Remembering John Madden, a son of Austin, Minn.

The Vikings don't look like a playoff team; the Gophers won a bowl game; and legendary football coach and commentator John Madden, a son of Austin, Minn., has passed away. Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson are back with the latest stories in Minnesota sports.

by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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December 30, 2021 2:58 PM

College reporter roundtable: The latest from UMN-Twin Cities, UMD, MSU-Moorhead

We’re looking back on 2021 at Minnesota Now, and Thursday, we turned our attention to news from the world of higher education. Host Cathy Wurzer talked with young journalists about the top stories on college campuses around the state this year.

by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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December 30, 2021 2:49 PM

Healing in the new year: Setting intentions for 2022

This week, we’ve turned our attention to the transition from 2021 to 2022 in a series of conversations with a group of powerful women who are all coaches and healers. To wrap up the series Thursday, host Cathy Wurzer talked to her guests about setting intentions for 2022.

by Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend and Alex Cheng

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December 30, 2021 2:28 PM

MN newsmakers look back on 2021: Coverage of drowning involving Samuelses

This week, we’re reexamining the big stories of 2021. On Thursday, reporter Becky Dernbach from Sahan Journal told host Cathy Wurzer about her coverage of the tragic drowning of a 6-year-old boy who was under the watch of a Minneapolis couple, community leaders Don and Sondra Samuels.

by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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December 29, 2021 2:23 PM

A glass mosaic tree — and a community — grows in St. Cloud

For months, community members around St. Cloud have been working together to create a large glass mosaic tree. Laura Ruprecht, the artist spearheading the project, joined host Cathy Wurzer to tell her more about the community around the tree and its meaning.

by Cathy Wurzer, Lindsay Guentzel and Kelly Gordon

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December 29, 2021 2:10 PM

Healing in the new year: Mindful medicines for stress

This week, we turn our attention to the transition from 2021 to 2022 in a series of conversations with a group of powerful women who are all coaches and healers. On Wednesday, host Cathy Wurzer asked her guests about the tools, perspectives and spiritual practices they use to relieve stress.

by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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December 29, 2021 1:51 PM

MN newsmakers look back on 2021: Steve Schleicher, Chauvin prosecutor

As 2021 ends, we’re reexamining the year through the eyes of key Minnesota newsmakers. On Wednesday, host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Steve Schleicher, one of the special prosecutors in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.

by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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