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Cathy Wurzer
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Six GOP-endorsed legislative candidates back QAnon conspiracy theory

Six GOP-endorsed legislative candidates back QAnon conspiracy theory

The Star Tribune is reporting that six Republican-endorsed candidates for the Minnesota legislature have expressed support for QAnon online. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with the Star Tribune’s Stephen Montemayor about his reporting.
by Cathy Wurzer and Britta Greene

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State launches ‘barrier-free’ COVID-19 testing push

State launches ‘barrier-free’ COVID-19 testing push

State health officials are holding coronavirus mass testing events this week in Grand Rapids, Waseca, Pine City and St. Paul — the first step in a monthlong push to increase testing to try to help slow the community spread of COVID-19.
by Dan Kraker

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Requests for gun permits soared this summer

Requests for gun permits soared this summer

The pandemic and recent unrest is driving Minnesotans to seek firearms for safety. However, gun rights and gun safety advocates urge new owners and permit holders to follow safety precautions. 
by Brandt Williams

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APMG president to step down amid calls for racial and gender equity

APMG president to step down amid calls for racial and gender equity

Jon McTaggart’s decision comes on the same day a group of MPR and APM employees wrote an open letter to listeners and audiences describing a lack of faith in senior leaders. It said the company has “fostered a harmful working environment for women and journalists of color” over its 53-year history.
by Catharine Richert

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Minneapolis mobilizes ‘violence interrupters’ in new effort to curb violent crime

Minneapolis mobilizes ‘violence interrupters’ in new effort to curb violent crime

When it comes to violence in Minneapolis, the city is closing the door on one of the bloodiest summers in recent memory. Efforts to stem that violence have come alongside calls by Minneapolis leaders, activists and residents to reimagine the city’s police department following the Memorial Day killing of George Floyd.
by Cathy Wurzer and Julia Franz

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Preparing Minnesotans of color to wield more power at the Capitol

Preparing Minnesotans of color to wield more power at the Capitol

The number of Minnesota lawmakers of color has tripled over the past 10 years, but the Legislature remains 90 percent white — which is less racially diverse than the state’s population. A St. Paul program is trying to build a pipeline from diverse communities to the state Capitol to tackle widening racial disparities.
by Melissa Townsend

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Minnesota high school football, volleyball OK'd for fall seasons

Minnesota high school football, volleyball OK'd for fall seasons

The Minnesota State High School League in August decided to postpone those seasons due to COVID-19 but changed course on Monday. Both seasons are expected to start Sept. 28, with an 11-week season for volleyball, and a 10-week season for football.
by Tim Nelson and The Associated Press

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