Minnesota Now Jan. 19, 2023

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An east metro manufacturer with a history of pollution issues is facing almost 100 civil lawsuits over its use of an industrial solvent linked to cancer. We'll have more on what the lawsuits allege.

Many kids are struggling with learning, but tutoring isn't cheap. We'll hear how one Minnesota woman is trying to change that.

A new project in Red Wing is aiming to improve indigenous representation and confront historical trauma.

Several metro-area winter festivals are planned for the weekend, but the unusually warm weather over the past week has put a wrench in some of those plans. Hear how festival organizers are dealing with mother nature.

Finally, our sports guys Wally and Eric are back breaking down the recent Vikings loss and more sports news.

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