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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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Sahan Journal provides readers multilingual information on COVID-19 vaccines

Sahan Journal provides readers multilingual information on COVID-19 vaccines

Sahan Journal, a digital news organization that serves immigrant commutes and people of color in Minnesota, produced a series of videos in different languages to provide more clarity. Ben Hovland and Joey Peters joined Cathy Wurzer to talk about their effort to combat misinformation and connect with readers in their first language.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Artist and curator on new installation at Wall of Forgotten Natives

Artist and curator on new installation at Wall of Forgotten Natives

There's a new art installation in Minneapolis at the former site of the Wall of Forgotten Natives, a homeless encampment so named because many of the people staying there in 2018 were Native American. The artist and the curator behind the installation sat down with host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the project.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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RISE for Youth works to address racial disparities for young people

RISE for Youth works to address racial disparities for young people

RISE for Youth, a new collaboration between Mayo Clinic and the Rochester, Minn., branch of the NAACP, is working to create equitable pathways for Black and underrepresented students.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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Public comment extended on proposal to expand Lutsen Mountain's ski area

Public comment extended on proposal to expand Lutsen Mountain's ski area

The owners of Lutsen Mountain's ski area have asked the U.S. Forest Service for permission to expand 500 acres into the Superior National Forest. Residents now have until Dec. 9 to submit their comments.
by Cathy Wurzer

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