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Louie Anderson, Emmy-winning comedian, dies at 68

Louie Anderson, Emmy-winning comedian, dies at 68

Louie Anderson, whose four-decade career as a comedian and actor included his unlikely and Emmy-winning performance as mom to twin adult sons in the TV series “Baskets,” has died at age 68. 
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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A Minnesota kindergarten program takes learning outside

A Minnesota kindergarten program takes learning outside

The new initiative at Gatewood Elementary of Hopkins Public Schools is part of the school’s effort to become more environmentally focused.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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MN sports roundup: First woman ever to interview for an NFL general manager job

MN sports roundup: First woman ever to interview for an NFL general manager job

This week in Minnesota sports, Catherine Raiche of the Philadelphia Eagles made NFL history when she interviewed for the open Vikings general manager position. That and more from Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Listener dispatches from Day 1 of the Twin Cities restaurant vaccination mandate

Listener dispatches from Day 1 of the Twin Cities restaurant vaccination mandate

Wednesday was the first day of the latest restaurant vaccination mandates in Minneapolis and St. Paul. We wanted to hear how it went, and listeners answered — here's what you shared with Minnesota Now.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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Extreme weather cost $280 billion globally in 2021

Extreme weather cost $280 billion globally in 2021

Large insurers are calling for urgent action on climate change after another year of costly catastrophic losses because of extreme weather.
by Paul Huttner

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Can we help kids learn to love math?   

Can we help kids learn to love math?   

Math performance on standardized tests has been dropping for years and worsened during the  pandemic. As the state of Minnesota prepares to revise its math standards for the first time since 2007, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with math educators about the importance of numeracy and how to help children love and understand math. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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The big picture: How young people are reshaping spirituality

The big picture: How young people are reshaping spirituality

As we step into a new year, we’re looking to the future of big issues in America. Host Cathy Wurzer talked with researcher Josh Packard about how young people are reshaping the future of religion and spirituality.
by Cathy Wurzer, Kelly Gordon and Alex Cheng

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Jury seated in trial of 3 ex-MPD cops charged with violating Floyd's civil rights

Jury seated in trial of 3 ex-MPD cops charged with violating Floyd's civil rights

It took a single day Thursday to find 18 jurors for the federal trial of the three former Minneapolis police officers charged with violating George Floyd’s constitutional rights. Opening statements are expected Monday.
by Jon Collins and Nina Moini

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MN activists return from work with Karen refugees in Myanmar region

MN activists return from work with Karen refugees in Myanmar region

Minnesotans Jesse Phenow and Ku Hser recently returned from the Myanmar region, where they helped Karen refugees dealing with displacement and persecution. They told host Cathy Wurzer about their work, the danger they faced and the emotions stirred by the journey.
by Cathy Wurzer, Kelly Gordon and Alex Cheng

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