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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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A St. Olaf football player is building a barbershop — and a platform for student-athletes

A St. Olaf football player is building a barbershop — and a platform for student-athletes

Oles Against Inequality, a group of student-athlete activists at St. Olaf College in Northfield, has organized a pop-up barbershop on campus to better serve their school's diverse communities. Aidan Lloyd, the founder of OAI, told host Cathy Wurzer why he thinks it's important for athletes to speak up and take action.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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Miller, Hortman closer to deal on MN legislature special session

Miller, Hortman closer to deal on MN legislature special session

Minnesota legislative leaders have been going around and around on whether there will be a special session this year to address hero pay for frontline workers, drought relief and nursing home stability measures.
by Cathy Wurzer, Alex Cheng and Ariana Rosas

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Dr. Jay-Sheree Allen on how to stay safe from COVID-19 this Thanksgiving

Dr. Jay-Sheree Allen on how to stay safe from COVID-19 this Thanksgiving

As COVID-19 case numbers surge in Minnesota, you might be wondering how to stay safe at Thanksgiving gatherings this week. Dr. Jay-Sheree Allen joined host Cathy Wurzer to answer common questions and offer her advice.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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MPR's Tim Nelson on federal military doctors bolstering MN hospitals

MPR's Tim Nelson on federal military doctors bolstering MN hospitals

Dozens of military medical personnel will be pulling on scrubs and stepping into patient rooms at Hennepin Healthcare in downtown Minneapolis this week. MPR reporter Tim Nelson gave host Cathy Wurzer the latest on the medical response team from FEMA and the Department of Defense.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Comedian Charlie Berens lovingly skewers Midwestern life

You don't have to be raised in Minnesota to know the stereotypes: “Oh, fer sure,” “doncha know,” hot dish — the list goes on. Comedian Charlie Berens told host Cathy Wurzer how he mines his roots in the Upper Midwest for creative inspiration.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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U of M studies affordability impact of proposed Minneapolis light rail extension

U of M studies affordability impact of proposed Minneapolis light rail extension

The University of Minnesota is studying the impacts on housing and affordability of a possible extension of the Blue Line light rail through north Minneapolis and into the suburbs. Sahan Journal reporter Andrew Hazzard told host Cathy Wurzer why some communities are concerned about the extension.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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How are Minnesota's Latino farmers dealing with stress?

How are Minnesota's Latino farmers dealing with stress?

With the drought and the COVID-19 pandemic, it's been a tough year for Minnesota farmers. Rodrigo Cala of the Latino Economic Development Center, a partner in a new Minnesota Department of Agriculture mental health initiative, spoke to Cathy Wurzer about stress among Latino farmers.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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CAIR-MN responds to vandalism of NE Minneapolis Islamic center

CAIR-MN responds to vandalism of NE Minneapolis Islamic center

The Dar Al Qalam Cultural Center in northeast Minneapolis was vandalized Sunday morning when a man ripped security cameras from its walls and smashed them. Jaylani Hussein of CAIR-MN spoke with host Cathy Wurzuer about how this incident relates to a wave of hate crimes against Muslims.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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