Minnesota Now: March 27, 2025

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Federal COVID-19 funds to states, including Minnesota, are being cut by the Trump administration. It erases $266 million in grants to the state. We’ll learn what impact that has from the Minnesota Department of Health commissioner.
Voters in Wisconsin will head to the ballot box next week in a state Supreme Court race. A Wisconsin reporter will share why people like Elon Musk are spending money on that election.
Plus we’ll learn about a new partnership between three Twin Cities colleges that hopes to reenroll people who didn’t finish their degree.
In our Thank You, Stranger segment we learn about a Minneapolis music fan known as “Front Row Paul.”
And a fundraiser is supporting Minnesota Korean adoptees who want to learn about their past.
Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Just Like That” by Harlow and our Song of the Day was “Spandrel” by Jacob Pavek.
Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
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