Minnesota Now: June 23, 2025
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Severe weather in northern Minnesota has pummeled the region over the past few days. As of Monday morning, more than 4,000 people in Bemidji are still without power. We'll speak to Bemidji mayor Jorge Prince about clean up efforts.
As the war between Iran and Israel enters its second week, many Iranians in Minnesota are keeping a close eye on the conflict. We'll hear from a local Iranian organization.
Plus, the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas have created a new role to address tensions about Israel’s war in Gaza on university campuses. We'll hear from their first director of campus affairs.
And we'll learn who the Timberwolves have their eye on for the NBA draft and other sports headlines from Wally and Eric.
Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Hustle” by Sawtooth Witch and our Song of the Day was “Recipe” by Push and Turn.
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