Minnesota Now: Feb. 29, 2024
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State officials are projecting a $3.5 billion surplus for the budget ending in 2025. We’ll hear how they’ll use it — and future financial pitfalls.
And city government is considering taking on global politics — we’ll talk to an expert about why city councils might call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
It's Leap Day, which is a special day for Geocachers. We’ll talk to an avid geocacher about his plans.
We’ll hear the little-told story of Eliza Winston, a woman who was freed from slavery in Minnesota.
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And a woman tells the story of kind strangers after a running accident.
Thursday on our show means sports! We’ll get the latest on college basketball superstar Caitlin Clark and her record-breaking stop in Minnesota.
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