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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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Harry Colbert of North News on elections in Minneapolis

Harry Colbert of North News on elections in Minneapolis

Host Cathy Wurzer checked in with Harry Colbert, editor-in-chief of North News, about interest in the election. The local paper covers north Minneapolis, which is one of the most racially diverse and lowest-income parts of the city.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Song of the Day: 'On the Dark Side' by John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band

It’s time to sing in your car! Tuesday’s Song of the Day on Minnesota Now came courtesy of Marie Rock, the morning show host at KOJB The Eagle, which broadcasts from the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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The latest on COVID-19 reinfection rates in Minnesota

The latest on COVID-19 reinfection rates in Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Health on Monday released new data showing more than 8,000 COVID re-infections. Host Cathy Wurzer asked a Mayo Clinic infectious disease specialist about it.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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How St. Paul parents view this year's school board election

How St. Paul parents view this year's school board election

In many statewide school board races, the hot points are COVID-19 precautions and how to talk about race. But in St. Paul — the second largest school district in the state — families have different priorities.
by Cathy Wurzer, Kelly Gordon and Melissa Townsend

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The pros and cons of releasing juror names and information

The pros and cons of releasing juror names and information

Susan Gaertner, former Ramsey County Attorney, spoke with Cathy Wurzer on Minnesota Now on Monday morning when Judge Peter Cahill released the names and questionnaires of jurors in the Derek Chauvin trial.
by Sara Meyer and Cathy Wurzer

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A new PBS show hosted by Minnesota's Ian Grant explores culture through the lens of art

A new PBS show hosted by Minnesota's Ian Grant explores culture through the lens of art

Discovering the world’s cultural beauty through the lens of community artisans is the goal of Ian Grant’s new show, airing on PBS stations this fall.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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