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'Race because you love to race': Jessie Diggins reflects on recent Olympic trip

'Race because you love to race': Jessie Diggins reflects on recent Olympic trip

After a historic performance at the 2022 Beijing Olympic games, Minnesota’s Jessie Diggins became the most decorated cross country skier in U.S. Olympic history. And she’s already back on the road, competing in the World Cup level races in Finland.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Marlon James on the power of witches and women

Marlon James on the power of witches and women

Marlon James discusses the much-anticipated second novel in his “Dark Sky” trilogy with host Kerri Miller. They talk about the power of witches, the shape-shifting nature of truth and how James learned to write women.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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The 'Winter Grab' delves into Lake Superior's seasonal secrets

Scientists have a pretty good understanding of what goes on in the Great Lakes during the summer. But they don't know nearly as much about Lake Superior and the other lakes during winter. And that’s where what they called the “Winter Grab" comes in.
by Dan Kraker

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

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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Ukrainian Minnesotan reacts to Russian invasion of Ukraine

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

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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Climate change and your cup of joe

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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