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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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Incumbent Andrea Jenkins holds on to Ward 8 in re-election win

Incumbent Andrea Jenkins holds on to Ward 8 in re-election win

Incumbent Andrea Jenkins, who became the first openly transgender Black woman elected to public office in 2017, was re-elected with more than 80 percent of the vote in her ward. She represents Ward 8 in south central Minneapolis, which includes George Floyd Square.   
by Cathy Wurzer

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'small change' hosts talk to aeroponic farmers in Bois Forte

'small change' hosts talk to aeroponic farmers in Bois Forte

small change: Money Stories from the Neighborhood is a podcast developed by people living with lower and unstable incomes that highlights practical ways to save and stay on budget. Hosts Chris Farrell and Twila Dang joined Cathy Wurzer to share a story from a recent episode.
by Cathy Wurzer, Twila Dang and Chris Farrell

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How school board races turned out across Minnesota

How school board races turned out across Minnesota

A large number of school board seats were open on Election Day this year. School board members and observers blame the turnover on everything from controversies over COVID-19 precautions to how to talk about the roots of race and racism in schools.
by Cathy Wurzer and Elizabeth Shockman

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Minneapolis votes against proposed amendment to replace its Police Department

Minneapolis votes against proposed amendment to replace its Police Department

Minneapolis voters on Tuesday rejected a controversial plan that would have restructured the city’s Police Department by replacing it with a new Department of Public Safety. Fifty-six percent of voters cast their ballot against the measure.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Harry Colbert of North News on elections in Minneapolis

Harry Colbert of North News on elections in Minneapolis

Host Cathy Wurzer checked in with Harry Colbert, editor-in-chief of North News, about interest in the election. The local paper covers north Minneapolis, which is one of the most racially diverse and lowest-income parts of the city.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Song of the Day: 'On the Dark Side' by John Cafferty and the Beaver Brown Band

It’s time to sing in your car! Tuesday’s Song of the Day on Minnesota Now came courtesy of Marie Rock, the morning show host at KOJB The Eagle, which broadcasts from the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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