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Minnesota Now with Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota Now with Cathy Wurzer is journalism that doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s reporting that puts people first with live, down-to-earth, unscripted interviews that aim to inform and entertain. Tune in to Minnesota Now weekdays at noon on the radio or the live audio stream at mprnews.org.

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Twin Cities author releases children’s books celebrating Haitian language and music

Twin Cities author releases children’s books celebrating Haitian language and music

On Saturday Djenane Saint Juste is sharing two children’s books she self-published in three languages: English, French and Haitian Creole, a language she was not allowed to learn in school.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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What national Democrats are saying about Walz’s auditioning as vice presidential candidate

What national Democrats are saying about Walz’s auditioning as vice presidential candidate

Minnesota native and Politico reporter Meredith Lee Hill shares details about what’s being said about Walz’s vice presidential viability behind closed doors.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Audio plays hidden across St. Paul share secret stories about capital city

Audio plays hidden across St. Paul share secret stories about capital city

“Hidden Herald” is a series of short audio plays telling 31 secret stories about the capital city’s downtown, written by 9 local playwrights and performed by 13 professional Twin Cities actors. 
by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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MPR News reporter Kyra Miles has a front row seat at Olympics

MPR News reporter Kyra Miles has a front row seat at Olympics

MPR News reporter Kyra Miles is on vacation with her family in Paris and has been able to watch the opening ceremonies, archery, a high-stakes tennis match and more.
by Cathy Wurzer, Kyra Miles and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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