Minnesota Now - Feb. 13, 2023

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Sanford Health and Fairview Health Services say they will delay their proposed merger until the end of May, two months later than originally planned. We'll find out where talks go from here.

Minnesota has a historically diverse legislature, and some Black community leaders finally feel like they have a seat at the table. We’ll look at whether historic inequities can be remedied.

Minnesota could play a key role in our country's electricity grid. And it all comes down to batteries. Host Cathy Wurzer spoke to an expert for more on the pilot project that could pave the way for cleaner energy.

Did you know the very first Black football player in the NFL grew up right in Minnesota? We’ll hear all about Bobby Marshall’s fascinating life.

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