Minnesota Now: March 28, 2024

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The snow and rain earlier in the week was a drought buster. A soil scientist shares the impact on farmers as they start planting.

High school graduation rates took a dip statewide. We hear from one superintendent who is tackling absenteeism to turn things around.

We continue our religion series with a Rabbi who is helping Jewish people find their spiritual home.

Two naturalists share the impacts of this year’s winter on the Mississippi River’s ecosystem.

Stranger after stranger stepped up to help a Minnesota woman say a final goodbye. We share her story in a new episode of Thank You, Stranger.

Thursday is opening day for Twins baseball. Minnesota Now sports contributors talk about that plus a deal to buy the Timberwolves and Lynx that fell through.

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