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Minnesota Now with Cathy Wurzer

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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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MPR News reporter Jon Collins takes us inside the coverage of the Potter trial

MPR News reporter Jon Collins takes us inside the coverage of the Potter trial

The trial of Kimberly Potter, the former police officer charged with killing Daunte Wright, begins Tuesday with jury selection. Jon Collins, the lead reporter on the trial for MPR News, told host Cathy Wurzer about how reporters and editors decide what to cover and how in high-profile trials.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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What MN hospitals need now to face surging patient volume in a pandemic

What MN hospitals need now to face surging patient volume in a pandemic

Minnesota hospitals are overrun with patients, and as new variants of the coronavirus like omicron arise, the pandemic shows no signs of stopping. Dr. Rahul Koranne, president and CEO of the Minnesota Hospital Association, told Cathy Wurzer what hospitals need to deal with surging patient volume.
by Cathy Wurzer and Julia Franz

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MN sports roundup: The history of the Gophers-Badgers football rivalry

MN sports roundup: The history of the Gophers-Badgers football rivalry

Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson bring host Cathy Wurzer a heaping helping of Minnesota sports fit for Thanksgiving. This week: the storied history of the Gophers-Badgers football rivalry, the Timberwolves's struggle for .500, the Wild's hot start to the season and a preview of the high school Prep Bowl this weekend.
by Cathy Wurzer

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How to start a restaurant when you don't have much money

How to start a restaurant when you don't have much money

Esperanza and Stephanie Lopez worked for years to open Spurs Bar & Grill in Willmar — and then they took a huge hit from the COVID-19 pandemic. Chris Farrell, who spoke to the mother-daughter team for the podcast "Small Change," told host Cathy Wurzer about their story.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Native American organizations in MN seek capital to replace "dilapidated" facilities

Native American organizations in MN seek capital to replace "dilapidated" facilities

16 Native American organizations in Minnesota are raising funds together to replace buildings they say are outdated and dilapidated. Joe Hobot, president and CEO of American Indian Opportunities Industrialization Center, spoke with host Cathy Wurzer about the importance of a thriving nonprofit sector to the Native American community.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Rochester school superintendent on innovating in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Rochester school superintendent on innovating in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

As school staff and families weather yet another wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota, some districts, including Rochester Public Schools, are adding extra days off in an effort to combat stress. Kent Pekel, Rochester's interim school superintendent, told host Cathy Wurzer how his district is working to overcome the challenges of the pandemic.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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A St. Olaf football player is building a barbershop — and a platform for student-athletes

A St. Olaf football player is building a barbershop — and a platform for student-athletes

Oles Against Inequality, a group of student-athlete activists at St. Olaf College in Northfield, has organized a pop-up barbershop on campus to better serve their school's diverse communities. Aidan Lloyd, the founder of OAI, told host Cathy Wurzer why he thinks it's important for athletes to speak up and take action.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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