Minnesota Now: June 6, 2023

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The list of Republicans running for president is growing by the day. And North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum just threw his name in the hat. A Fargo, N.D. reporter tells MPR News host Cathy Wurzer more.

Wurzer also talks to a leader with a local foundation that is paying $50 million to descendants of slaves.

We hear from a barber and other small businesses on their recovery from the pandemic.

Parents across the state have lots of thoughts about their kids getting out of school for the summer. A bunch of them share their ups and downs.

And the Current's Diane Miller brings us five new local songs to brighten your day.

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