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Kimberly Potter trial: Emotions high as video of Wright killing plays in court
Opening statements and early witnesses brought intensity and drama to the courtroom Wednesday. Jurors saw police bodycam and dashcam video, including Potter shooting Wright, the chaotic aftermath and his mother’s emotional arrival at the scene.
COVID-19 pills are on the way. Here's what you need to know.
Federal officials are expected to soon greenlight new antiviral pills that could minimize the impact of infection in COVID-19 patients. Dr. David Boulware, a professor of medicine at the University of Minnesota, joined host Cathy Wurzer to share what listeners should know about the new drugs.
We just wanted a report on Spotify Wrapped. Siri had other plans.
Our producer Alex Cheng was trying to bring us a report on Spotify Wrapped — but then Siri woke up on his phone and cut in with some stats of her own. Turns out, Siri can be kind of mean.
What’s your Minnesota holiday tradition?
Minnesota’s holiday traditions are as unique and varied as the people who call the state home. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a local historian and an author about making merry in Minnesota. Where did our traditions originate, and why are they important?
Midtown Global Market celebrates its 15th anniversary — with a cookbook
The Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis is celebrating its 15th anniversary, and for the first time ever, the chefs and business owners who fill the bustling market are putting together a cookbook. Trung Pham, one of the original vendors at the market, joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about his story and the story of the market.
Minneapolis, St. Paul differ in approach to school enrollment decline
Declining enrollment in Minneapolis and St. Paul schools has accelerated during the pandemic, putting the districts in a financial crunch. With federal stimulus dollars on the way, why are these neighbors facing the same problem with different solutions?
A MN sheriff tells the stories of fallen officers on his podcast
The Officer Down Memorial Podcast tells the stories of fallen police officers. Dodge County Sheriff Scott Rose, the creator and host of the podcast, told host Cathy Wurzer why he feels so compelled by these stories and shared a few clips from the show.
Latest on COVID-19 in MN: Thanksgiving surge strengthens
State officials worried about a possible bounce from the Thanksgiving holiday, which brought many together indoors for celebrations — the kind of conditions that lead to more viral spread. That appears to be happening.