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U medical school vice dean on why school leaders oppose Sanford-Fairview merger

U medical school vice dean on why school leaders oppose Sanford-Fairview merger

Dr. Bevan Yueh is the CEO of the University of Minnesota Physician Group and vice dean of clinical affairs at the University of Minnesota Medical School. He joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk more about the concerns of the medical school leaders and staff.
by Alanna Elder, Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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This week in sports: Lynx, Gophers and Tom Brady's (second) retirement

This week in sports: Lynx, Gophers and Tom Brady's (second) retirement

Brady is finally hanging up his helmet, the Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Golden State Warriors, Sylvia Fowles is honored, the Gophers played Rutgers in a Big Ten basketball game, and much more in Minnesota sports.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Can $50 million close the racial wealth gap in Minnesota and the Dakotas?

Can $50 million close the racial wealth gap in Minnesota and the Dakotas?

Generational wealth is real— and so is the wealth gap between white and Black households. Danielle Mkali is Senior Director at Nexus Community Partners and they have $50 million to help. She speaks with host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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'Who the Folk' is Lonny Goldsmith? How one podcaster connects Twin Cities Jewish community

'Who the Folk' is Lonny Goldsmith? How one podcaster connects Twin Cities Jewish community

Lonny Goldsmith created his podcast to capture the diversity of Jewish people across the metro area. He talked with host Cathy Wurzer about his favorite guests and what the podcast has to offer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Britt Aamodt

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Ilhan Omar ousted from Foreign Affairs Committee

Ilhan Omar ousted from Foreign Affairs Committee

House Republicans voted after a raucous debate Thursday to oust Minnesota Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar from the chamber's major Foreign Affairs Committee, citing her anti-Israel comments, in a dramatic escalation of tensions after Democrats last session booted far-right GOP lawmakers from committees over incendiary, violent remarks.
by The Associated Press

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Winter Play: Embracing the cold across Minnesota

Winter Play: Embracing the cold across Minnesota

The only way to survive a Minnesota winter is to find joy in the season. MPR News guest host Dan Kraker talks about the unique and fun activities you can only do outside this time of year.
by Dan Kraker, Matthew Alvarez, Kirsti Marohn, Regina Medina and Amy Felegy

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New Wolves PA announcer finds there’s more than one way to the NBA

New Wolves PA announcer finds there’s more than one way to the NBA

The Minneapolis native with a baritone voice beat out a competitive field last summer to become the youngest public address announcer in the team's history. 
by Regina Medina

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Minnesota's carbon-free electricity bill: 8 questions, answered

Minnesota's carbon-free electricity bill: 8 questions, answered

The measure that sets ambitious standards for clean energy in Minnesota over the next 17 years cleared its final legislative hurdle late Thursday night, and is headed to Gov. Tim Walz for his signature.
by Kirsti Marohn

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