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February 24, 2022 3:12 PM

Report: People worried about masks, critical race theory barrage Minnesota schools with costly records requests

Education news site The 74 Million says one request would cost Rochester Public Schools nearly a million dollars to fulfill. Districts are asking the Legislature for relief, a move that worries some freedom of information advocates.

by Tom Crann

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February 24, 2022 2:22 PM

Ukrainian Minnesotan reacts to Russian invasion of Ukraine

We spoke with Liliya Kacharova, a professor at the University of Minnesota Duluth and at Lake Superior College, who was born and raised in Ukraine.

by Cathy Wurzer

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February 24, 2022 1:41 PM

Sports with Wally and Eric: Baseball's spring training and the brawl in college hoops

Wally Langfellow is the founder of Minnesota Score magazine and cohost of "10-thousand Takes" sports talk show. Eric is the other host of "10-thousand Takes" and is also the Minnesota Vikings reporter for CBS Sports Radio "Eye on Football."

by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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February 24, 2022 1:35 PM

Why are more than 1/3 of Minnesota's female senators leaving their posts?

Eight of Minnesota's 21 female state senators are leaving the legislature this fall. The reasons are complex. Cathy Wurzer talks with former Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Amy Koch - a political strategist and co-host of the political podcast "Wrong about Everything."

by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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February 24, 2022 1:30 PM

Climate change and your cup of joe

Coffee is a very finicky crop, needing just the right “Goldilocks” climate and altitude to produce rich, quality brews. So naturally, climate change is taking a toll.

by Paul Huttner and Megan Burks

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February 24, 2022 1:03 PM

More young people choose to invest in Minnesota's rural communities

Host Cathy Wurzer talked with Benya Kraus of Lead for America and Lead for Minnesota, which encourages more young people to invest in their communities.

by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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February 24, 2022 11:47 AM

Minnesotans with ties to Ukraine feel anxiety, anger over Russian attack

Minnesotans with family ties to Ukraine spent the hours after Russia's invasion of the country working to reach their loved ones. Elected officials across Minnesota’s political spectrum called for a sharp and unified response.

by MPR News Staff

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February 24, 2022 4:00 AM

Art Hounds: Works of the heart

Sheri Grube uses painting to manage and speak about living with chronic pain. Rochester Repertory Theatre prepares to stage the play “Silent Sky” about one woman who helped show the world the vastness of the universe. Art Hounds also recommend Matthew French’s new album.

by Emily Bright