Minnesota Now: Sept. 10, 2025

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More than 1,000 University of Minnesota employees are striking. They include custodians, maintenance staff and food service workers. We go to the picket line and learn how the work stoppage is impacting campus operations.
As we look at AI's impact on schools, we talk to a Minnesota high school senior about how she's using AI (it’s not for homework).
Plus, we get your fall color forecast. And look at the return of summer temperatures with Paul Huttner.
Farmers in Minnesota are looking to expand with oats as their next crop, but they face challenges in finding buyers.
And we talk to the woman behind a gathering that brings together musicians with and without disabilities.
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