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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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Ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor resentenced to 5 years in killing of Justine Ruszczyk

Ex-Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor resentenced to 5 years in killing of Justine Ruszczyk

A former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed woman after she called 911 in 2017 was resentenced on Thursday to nearly five years in prison. A Hennepin County judge imposed the maximum sentence allowed for second-degree manslaughter.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Chastity Brown talks music and songwriting in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder

Chastity Brown talks music and songwriting in the aftermath of George Floyd's murder

Minneapolis-based musician Chastity Brown has been called a storyteller. Our sister station, The Current, said, “She uses her voice, harmonica, guitar, and words to set your heartbeat at the right pace. And when she's performing, it all feels right.” They describe her music as “soul and jazz tinged folk.”
by Cathy Wurzer

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What to know about the EPA's plan to regulate 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

What to know about the EPA's plan to regulate 'forever chemicals' in drinking water

The Environmental Protection Agency is moving to regulate so-called "forever chemicals." Known as PFAS, these chemicals are found in a variety of household products and have been linked to health problems, including some cancers. The chemicals have contaminated water supplies throughout the U.S., including here in Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Q&A: Minneapolis mayoral candidate Sheila Nezhad

Q&A: Minneapolis mayoral candidate Sheila Nezhad

Host Cathy Wurzer interviews Minneapolis mayoral candidate Sheila Nezhad to explore her views on the biggest issues facing the city. It’s part of a series of mayoral candidate interviews on Minnesota Now, a new weekly noon show on MPR News.
by Cathy Wurzer and Sara Meyer

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What to know about Biden's proposed 20-year mining moratorium

What to know about Biden's proposed 20-year mining moratorium

The Biden administration has ordered a study that could lead to a 20-year ban on new mining in the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. The study could deal a serious blow to the proposed Twin Metals copper-nickel mine near Ely.
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Q&A: Minneapolis mayoral candidate AJ Awed

Q&A: Minneapolis mayoral candidate AJ Awed

Host Cathy Wurzer interviews Minneapolis mayoral candidate AJ Awed to explore his views on the biggest issues facing the city. It’s part of a series of mayoral candidate interviews on Minnesota Now, a new weekly noon show on MPR News.
by Cathy Wurzer and Sara Meyer

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How a north Minneapolis nonprofit is building strong neighborhoods

How a north Minneapolis nonprofit is building strong neighborhoods

Adair Mosley joined Minnesota Now with Cathy Wurzer to talk about how his organization is trying to keep the feel and affordability in north Minneapolis, where the city just approved a plan to redevelop 48-acres of riverfront property.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ariana Rosas

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