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Melissa Townsend

Melissa Townsend is a senior producer for MPR News who worked with host Cathy Wurzer to design Minnesota Now. Prior to that she produced the Early Risers podcast from MPR and Little Moments Count.

Recent Contributions

  • Minnesota Now - June 29, 2022
  • Heat eases this weekend, but storms could be on the way
  • Minnesota Now June 27, 2022
  • Governor Tim Walz reacts to Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe
  • Minnesota Now - June 24, 2022
  • Minnesota abortion funds prepare for influx of abortion seekers
  • Minnesota Now June 23, 2022
  • Minnesota sports with Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson
  • Minnesota Now June 22, 2022
  • Meteorologist Sven Sundgaard on this week's hot weather