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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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January 24, 2022 2:39 PM

The employment landscape is shifting. Should you look for a new job?

A whole lot of people are calling it quits and leaving their jobs in what some are calling the Great Resignation. Host Cathy Wurzer talked with a career development expert about how you can approach a career transition in these unprecedented times.

by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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January 24, 2022 12:17 PM

How Hennepin's director of corrections is approaching youth and carjackings

In response to a wave of carjackings, Hennepin County officials are paying special focus to concerns related to youth offenders. The director of the county department of corrections — who was a Minneapolis cop for over 20 years — weighs in on prevention and public safety efforts.

by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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January 24, 2022 11:14 AM

Rep. Garofalo: ‘There’s a better chance than not’ that sports betting passes this session

Rep. Pat Garofalo (R-Farmington) told MPR News host Cathy Wurzer he thinks the Legislature will pass a bill legalizing sports betting this session. He said lawmakers in Minnesota would need to decide who would be able to offer sports gambling at what facilities and what taxes and regulations would apply.

by Cathy Wurzer and Kirsti Marohn

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January 20, 2022 4:48 PM

MN sports roundup: First woman ever to interview for an NFL general manager job

This week in Minnesota sports, Catherine Raiche of the Philadelphia Eagles made NFL history when she interviewed for the open Vikings general manager position. That and more from Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson.

by Cathy Wurzer

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January 20, 2022 4:33 PM

Listener dispatches from Day 1 of the Twin Cities restaurant vaccination mandate

Wednesday was the first day of the latest restaurant vaccination mandates in Minneapolis and St. Paul. We wanted to hear how it went, and listeners answered — here's what you shared with Minnesota Now.

by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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January 20, 2022 12:58 PM

The big picture: How young people are reshaping spirituality

As we step into a new year, we’re looking to the future of big issues in America. Host Cathy Wurzer talked with researcher Josh Packard about how young people are reshaping the future of religion and spirituality.

by Cathy Wurzer, Kelly Gordon and Alex Cheng

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January 20, 2022 12:32 PM

MN activists return from work with Karen refugees in Myanmar region

Minnesotans Jesse Phenow and Ku Hser recently returned from the Myanmar region, where they helped Karen refugees dealing with displacement and persecution. They told host Cathy Wurzer about their work, the danger they faced and the emotions stirred by the journey.

by Cathy Wurzer, Kelly Gordon and Alex Cheng

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January 20, 2022 12:24 PM

Previewing the trial of 3 ex-MPD officers in Floyd's death

Jury selection began Thursday in downtown St. Paul for the federal trial of three former Minneapolis police officers accused of violating George Floyd's civil rights in his 2020 killing. MPR News editor Brandt Williams previewed the trial for host Cathy Wurzer.

by Cathy Wurzer, Brandt Williams and Elizabeth Dunbar

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January 19, 2022 4:28 PM

5 winter camping tips to get you out and about in the snow

Interested in winter camping? Check out these tips from Kurt Mead, an interpretive naturalist at Tettegouche State Park on Minnesota’s North Shore, and avid outdoorswoman Miah Ulysse.

by Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend and Lindsay Guentzel

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January 19, 2022 12:47 PM

Dr. Jay-Sheree Allen on diet and exercise in the new year

Many of us greet the new year with a resolution to eat healthier and get more active. Dr. Jay-Sheree Allen told host Cathy Wurzer that the key to making that work is to think long term.

by Cathy Wurzer, Kelly Gordon and Lindsay Guentzel

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