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From the archives: David Treuer on 'The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee'

From the archives: David Treuer on 'The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee'

David Treuer’s first novel, “Little,” is being republished this month by Graywolf Press. MPR News host Kerri Miller will talk to him about that on Friday’s Big Books and Bold Ideas. In the meantime, enjoy this 2019 conversation between the two about Treuer’s award-winning book, “The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee.”
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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The sound of the Wild: John deCausmeaker reflects on singing to hockey fans

The national anthem is one of the first things Wild fans hear at their hockey games. The man belting out that song has a story of his own. John deCausmeaker talks with host Cathy Wurzer about his career and his current gig.
by Britt Aamodt and Cathy Wurzer

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How government action encouraged shock jocks and talk radio that changed the political game

How government action encouraged shock jocks and talk radio that changed the political game

Host Cathy Wurzer talks with Minneapolis-based independent journalist Katie Thornton just came out with a new 5-part series on WNYC’s show "On the Media" about how the the American right came to dominate talk radio, and how one company is launching a conservative media empire on the airwaves.
by Ellen Finn and Cathy Wurzer

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Stephanie Hansen dishes on the recipes in her new cookbook 'True North Cabin Cookbook'

Stephanie Hansen dishes on the recipes in her new cookbook 'True North Cabin Cookbook'

Stephanie Hansen, from FM 107 and The Jason Show talks with host Cathy Wurzer about her new cookbook “True North Cabin Cookbook” and winter cooking with a summer cabin feel.
by Britt Aamodt and Cathy Wurzer

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What's the deal with the new Minneapolis police oversight proposal?

What's the deal with the new Minneapolis police oversight proposal?

Host Cathy Wurzer talks with Rachel Moran about the city of Minneapolis’ plan to replace the city’s long-criticized police civilian review process with a new Community Commission on Police Oversight. Moran is a professor at St Thomas School of Law and an expert on police accountability and oversight boards.
by Ellen Finn and Cathy Wurzer

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Minnesota Now November 28 2022

Minnesota Now November 28 2022

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Stressed about money this holiday season? It doesn't have to be so expensive

Stressed about money this holiday season? It doesn't have to be so expensive

Travel prices are up this holiday season, and the cost of just about everything else is high due to inflation. But the holidays don’t have to be so expensive. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two experts about practicing frugality this holiday season.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Work of pioneering Arctic explorer from Minnesota gains new relevance in tracking effects of climate change

Work of pioneering Arctic explorer from Minnesota gains new relevance in tracking effects of climate change

Canadian researchers have been traveling to Minnesota to view plant specimens gathered in the Arctic decades ago by a boot-clomping, chain-smoking librarian who grew up near Duluth. The work of Margaret Oldenburg is finding new relevance as a way to better understand the effects of climate change.
by Tim Nelson

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Appetites: Minnesota chefs share their favorite Thanksgiving sides

Appetites: Minnesota chefs share their favorite Thanksgiving sides

Throw your guests some curveballs this Thanksgiving, with pickled berries instead of bacon on your brussels sprouts, a turkey stuffed with egg roll filling instead of bread stuffing, or by finally nailing the mashed potatoes.
by Tom Crann, Megan Burks and Heidi Raschke

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