Near Two Harbors, 34 structures burned and Highway 61 closed; in Crow Wing County, a 1,600-acre fire sparked evacuations

MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding. Turn up your support for this public resource and keep trusted journalism accessible to all. 

Turn Up Your Support

Each year, over 20,000 horses from across the country compete for just 20 spots to run in the Kentucky Derby. 

This year, two Minnesota-owned horses have made it into Saturday’s race: Zandon and Zozos. Zozos’ owner, Barry Butzow, joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about Zozos and the opportunity to compete in one of the country’s biggest sporting events.

Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation. 

Subscribe to the Minnesota Now podcast on 

Shows

Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Host

Author

Each year, over 20,000 horses from across the country compete for just 20 spots to run in the Kentucky Derby. 


Each year over 20,000 horses from across the country compete for just 20 spots to run in the Kentucky Derby. This year, two Minnesota-owned horses have made it into the race - Zandon and Zozos. Zozos’ owner, Barry Butzow, joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about Zozos and the opportunity to compete in one of the country’s biggest sporting events.

Two Minnesota-owned horses to race in the Kentucky Derby this weekend

Go Deeper.

Like this?

News you can use in your inbox