Minnesota Now: April 22, 2025

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Starting in May, the federal government plans to get tough on student loan borrowers who are far behind on their payments. A financial counselor broke down what that means and what to do if you're struggling to keep up with your debt.
For many Hmong elders who don't read their native language, written translation doesn't mean much. That's why one author worked with a Minnesota professor to turn her work into a Hmong audiobook.
In the latest of our Wander and Wonder series, we met a woman determined to help victims of human trafficking.
We heard from a Minnesota college student in Rome who is witnessing a historic moment of mourning for Pope Francis.
Our Minnesota Music Minute was ‘Song for the Seeds’ by Humbird and ‘Easter Best’ by Lucy Michelle.
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