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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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When a final resting place erodes away, who is responsible for preserving human remains?

When a final resting place erodes away, who is responsible for preserving human remains?

A boy recently found historic human remains along the shore of Lake Superior. His discovery reveals a serious issue facing cemeteries along bodies of water.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Park Tavern crash raises questions about technological, legal tools to prevent impaired driving

Park Tavern crash raises questions about technological, legal tools to prevent impaired driving

The national group Mothers Against Drunk Driving argues ignition locks and other technologies could help reduce drunk driving deaths.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Dog-scenting-dog? This Minnesota dog is training to find lost pets

Dog-scenting-dog? This Minnesota dog is training to find lost pets

An all-volunteer group, “The Retrievers,” is dedicated to bringing lost dogs back home. Soon, the group will have a new tool in its kit that could be a game-changer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Report: Nurse staffing improving throughout Minnesota, but physician shortages remain

Report: Nurse staffing improving throughout Minnesota, but physician shortages remain

To help explain the issue and potential solutions, MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Dr. Laurel Ries, president of the Minnesota Medical Association.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Behind the scenes with Peter Sagal of 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me'

Behind the scenes with Peter Sagal of 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me'

MPR News host Tom Crann sat down with Peter Sagal and the team from “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me” at the Minnesota State Fair for a conversation about life behind the scenes of the iconic public radio quiz show. It’s been on the air for more than 25 years.
by Tom Crann

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New school cellphone policy landscape across Minnesota includes locked pouches

New school cellphone policy landscape across Minnesota includes locked pouches

At United South Central Public Schools in Wells phones will be locked in a pouch for the entire day. Meanwhile at Grand Rapids-Big Fork Public Schools, phones will be put in a designated area during each class period.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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