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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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In 'Rural by Choice,' Cory Hepola explores the attraction of rural living

In 'Rural by Choice,' Cory Hepola explores the attraction of rural living

Radio host Cory Hepola writes, co-produces and hosts “Rural by Choice,” a docuseries that looks at why people choose to live in rural areas. He joined Minnesota Now to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of rural living.
by Sara Meyer, Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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How an innocent Minnesota woman ended up shackled in labor

In January 2020, police raided a pregnant woman’s home after wrongly suspecting her husband of working with a “small-town shoplifter” and dealing in stolen goods. The encounter led to her arrest. The 26-year-old, who was 9-months pregnant at the time, ended up at the Hennepin County Jail and went into labor. Records obtained by KARE-11 show she arrived at the hospital in shackles.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota working group stalls on $250M payout to front-line workers

Minnesota working group stalls on $250M payout to front-line workers

Minnesota lawmakers set aside $250 million in bonus pay for front-line workers last summer. A nine-member working group had met since July to decide who would get the bonus pay and how much. The monthslong effort concluded Wednesday without a deal, greatly reducing the chance any checks will go out this year.
by Cathy Wurzer

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In Baudette, Minn., anticipation grows for the border reopening

In Baudette, Minn., anticipation grows for the border reopening

When the United States-Canada border closed in March 2020 because of the pandemic, it split two towns that function as one: Baudette, Minn. and Rainy River, Ontario. But the long separation will soon end when the border is fully reopened next month. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with the mayors of both cities about what it’s been like living in a community divided.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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What to know about the rollout of COVID vaccines for kids

What to know about the rollout of COVID vaccines for kids

The Minnesota Department of Health is preparing to vaccinate thousands of kids ages 5 to 11 after the Food and Drug Administration advisory panel gave the initial OK to use the Pfizer vaccine. Vaccines could be available as early as Nov. 4 if the shots are approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at their meeting next week.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Jill Riley on the Rolling Stones show and a possible Congressional Gold Medal for Prince

Jill Riley on the Rolling Stones show and a possible Congressional Gold Medal for Prince

Jill Riley of The Current speaks with Cathy Wurzer on Minnesota Now and plays some musical selections. Plus, MPR News producer and stand-up comedian Aron Woldeslassie entertains us about lutefisk.
by Sara Meyer

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