Minnesota Now with Cathy Wurzer

Minnesota Now: April 2, 2024

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The city of Minneapolis says it has checked off all the recommendations in a 2022 report on its response to the civil unrest that followed the murder of George Floyd.

And members of the six nations of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe are voting in primary elections today. MPR News talked about what’s on the ballot.

Survivors of intimate partner violence may hesitate to leave their abusers out of fear for their pets’ safety. A new coalition is trying to eliminate that barrier.

Before the internet, letter-writing was one way to build community. We learned about a new exhibit showcasing its role in queer history.

Twin Cities hip hop artist Nur-D has a new band: It’s the Minnesota Orchestra. We heard all about their collaboration.

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