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MN newsmakers look back on 2021: Coverage of drowning involving Samuelses

MN newsmakers look back on 2021: Coverage of drowning involving Samuelses

This week, we’re reexamining the big stories of 2021. On Thursday, reporter Becky Dernbach from Sahan Journal told host Cathy Wurzer about her coverage of the tragic drowning of a 6-year-old boy who was under the watch of a Minneapolis couple, community leaders Don and Sondra Samuels.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Minnesota forests, peatlands on list of 'irrecoverable carbon'

Minnesota forests, peatlands on list of 'irrecoverable carbon'

A Conservation International study has mapped forests and other natural areas that store so much carbon, it could be impossible to offset their emissions if lost to development or natural disasters.
by Paul Huttner

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KARE 11 report: Juror says handling Potter's Taser and gun influenced panel's decision

KARE 11 report: Juror says handling Potter's Taser and gun influenced panel's decision

Jurors in the trial of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter reportedly were not convinced by arguments that her Taser and her handgun were easily confused, according to reporting by KARE 11.
by MPR News Staff

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The best of 2021 with producer Samantha Matsumoto

All this week, we’re listening back to some of the conversations we’ve had on this show over the past year. Associate producer Samantha Matsumoto joined MPR News host Angela Davis to share some of the shows that have stood out to her.  
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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A glass mosaic tree — and a community — grows in St. Cloud

For months, community members around St. Cloud have been working together to create a large glass mosaic tree. Laura Ruprecht, the artist spearheading the project, joined host Cathy Wurzer to tell her more about the community around the tree and its meaning.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lindsay Guentzel and Kelly Gordon

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Healing in the new year: Mindful medicines for stress

Healing in the new year: Mindful medicines for stress

This week, we turn our attention to the transition from 2021 to 2022 in a series of conversations with a group of powerful women who are all coaches and healers. On Wednesday, host Cathy Wurzer asked her guests about the tools, perspectives and spiritual practices they use to relieve stress.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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MN newsmakers look back on 2021: Steve Schleicher, Chauvin prosecutor

MN newsmakers look back on 2021: Steve Schleicher, Chauvin prosecutor

As 2021 ends, we’re reexamining the year through the eyes of key Minnesota newsmakers. On Wednesday, host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Steve Schleicher, one of the special prosecutors in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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MPR News reporter Catharine Richert breaks down omicron numbers, new isolation guidelines

MPR News reporter Catharine Richert breaks down omicron numbers, new isolation guidelines

The omicron variant continues to make headlines worldwide with its rapid spread, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has loosened guidelines for isolating after testing positive. For more on how all this is affecting the pandemic in Minnesota, host Cathy Wurzer was joined by MPR News reporter Catharine Richert.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Suitcases and 12 grapes: Rituals promise travel and granted wishes

Suitcases and 12 grapes: Rituals promise travel and granted wishes

Countries throughout Latin America, the Caribbean and Spain have specific rituals for New Year’s, but in many instances, they’ve crossed borders.
by Vicki Adame

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Fresh ideas for New Year's fare from a Minneapolis chef and activist

Fresh ideas for New Year's fare from a Minneapolis chef and activist

With one big holiday meal out of the way and another just around the corner, does the cooking ever stop? Imani Jackson, the chef behind Chopped and Served, a community catering company based in Minneapolis, joined host Cathy Wurzer with some ideas on what to cook up for New Year's.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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