Minnesota Now: April 21, 2025
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Pope Francis has died at the age of 88. He was the first non-European head in centuries to lead the Roman Catholic Church. We'll hear how Catholics in Minnesota are mourning and reflecting. We'll also learn more about the Pope's impact and his legacy as a changemaker in the church.
New data shows how tribally-owned businesses across the country are impacting local economies. We'll dive into that research.
Plus, the FDA has halted the sale of copycat versions of Ozempic and Wegovy, a move that will cut thousands of Americans off from cheaper obesity drugs. We'll learn how that's impacting Minnesota patients.
And the Wolves dominated against the Lakers in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series. We'll break that down and more from our sports guys Wally and Eric.
Our Minnesota Music Minute was “When Doves Cry” by Prince and our Song of the Day was “Aspen” by My Grandma’s Cardigan.
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