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Live, down to earth, unscripted interviews that aim to connect, inform and entertain. Real people share real stories with Cathy Wurzer. It’s journalism that doesn’t take itself too seriously and puts people first. Tune in weekdays at noon.

Minnesota music: One of the pillars of Minnesota Now is featuring great Minnesota-based music. Each month, we put together a playlist of the songs heard on our show so you can enjoy them, too. Here’s this month’s playlist.

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Minnesota Now - June 29, 2022

June 29, 2022 1:28 PM

By Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend, Gretchen Brown, Simone Cazares, and Ellen Finn

Listen to the full show here.

Ken Buehler

Lake Superior Railroad Museum named 'Best Transportation Museum in America'

June 29, 2022 1:16 PM

By Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

Executive Director Ken Buehler has become an unexpected YouTube star during the pandemic.

Park-goers sit in the shade.

Heat eases this weekend, but storms could be on the way

June 29, 2022 12:59 PM

By Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

Meteorologist Sven Sundgaard gives an update.

mid-june harvest

Summer gardening tips with Meg Cowden

June 29, 2022 12:25 PM

By Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

Meg Cowden shares what she’s planting and harvesting as we head into July.

Holiday travel

Air travelers face flight delays, cancellations this holiday weekend

June 29, 2022 11:53 AM

By Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

More than 500 flights had been canceled as of noon Wednesday. More could be on the way.

A man sings passionately into a microphone

Papa Mbye on his musical influences and creative process

June 29, 2022 10:44 AM

By Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

The Minneapolis rapper, singer and producer dropped a new single, “PASSENGER,” last month.

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Minnesota Now June 27, 2022

June 27, 2022 12:26 PM

By Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend, Simone Cazares, Ellen Finn, and Gretchen Brown

Listen to the full show here.

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Dr. Priya Sampathkumar on monkeypox in Minnesota

June 27, 2022 12:14 PM

By Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

The first case of monkeypox has been found in Minnesota. Dr. Priya Sampathkumar is a professor of medicine and infectious disease expert at Mayo Clinic. She joined host Cathy Wurzer to explain what monkeypox is and what people in Minnesota can do to keep themselves safe.

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'That Midwestern Mom' shares Minnesota traditions through TikTok

June 27, 2022 7:33 AM

By Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

Amber Estenson is a TikTok creator who shares her own Minnesota salad recipes and the stories of her community with the world. With over 700,000 followers, Estenson joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about her journey on TikTok and what it’s been like to share her life in Minnesota with viewers around the world.

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Steve Grove on the latest unemployment numbers

June 27, 2022 7:25 AM

By Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

Steve Grove is the commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development. He joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more about the latest unemployment numbers in Minnesota.