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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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Centenarian Tom Swain and a younger U professor kick off a climate change series

Centenarian Tom Swain and a younger U professor kick off a climate change series

Tom Swain celebrated his 100th birthday asking for serious efforts to find solutions to the climate crisis. He and professor Gabe Chan of the University of Minnesota speak with Cathy Wurzer on Minnesota Now about the task ahead.
by Sara Meyer and Cathy Wurzer

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A look at one Afghan family's resettlement journey

A look at one Afghan family's resettlement journey

Muhammad Nishat and his family are among nearly 100 Afghans who have arrived in Minnesota following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in August. Until then, Muhammad Nishat performed humanitarian work in his home country. Now, he lives with his wife and eight kids in a Twin Cities hotel room.
by Cathy Wurzer

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How a group of Minnetonka High School students are evaluating school board candidates

How a group of Minnetonka High School students are evaluating school board candidates

School board members have faced increased debate around everything from mask mandates to critical race theory. The clashes have led to dozens of resignations and an increase in district special elections. In Minnetonka, a group of high school students took it upon themselves to vet the candidates who are seeking to lead their school.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Rochester sisters sue U.S. government over treatment at border detention center

Rochester sisters sue U.S. government over treatment at border detention center

The two were traveling from Honduras to Minnesota to reunite with their mother in June 2019 when they were detained. The lawsuit alleges mistreatment from border agents that includes physical abuse, being held in cages and inadequate access to food and water. The sisters also allege guards forced children to compete over leftover food.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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The latest in Minnesota sports from Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson

The latest in Minnesota sports from Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson

It’s been an eventful week in Minnesota sports, and there’s more to look forward to this weekend. To help us unpack everything that’s been going on, Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Friday.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Q&A: Minneapolis Mayor and candidate Jacob Frey

Q&A: Minneapolis Mayor and candidate Jacob Frey

Host Cathy Wurzer speaks with five of the leading candidates in Minneapolis’ mayoral race about their views and their plans. On Thursday, it was Mayor Jacob Frey’s turn. It’s part of a series of mayoral candidate interviews on Minnesota Now, a new weekly noon show on MPR News.
by Cathy Wurzer and Sara Meyer

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