Minnesota Now for April 4, 2023

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University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel is taking a new job and getting a big pay hike. Some of her key constituents share what they want in a new president.

The western Minnesota community of Raymond is still recovering after last week's train derailment, the latest of quite a few across the U.S. What is causing all these train crashes? A reporter shares findings from a new investigation.

It is Autism Acceptance Month. Autism is a disorder that impacts millions of children and adults. We hear how to support people with autism in our lives.

Plus south Minneapolis raised musician Joe Rainey merges electronic music and powwow. He talks about his latest album and the buzz surrounding it before he takes off on a European tour.

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