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Live, down to earth, unscripted interviews that aim to connect, inform and entertain. Real people share real stories with Cathy Wurzer. It’s journalism that doesn’t take itself too seriously and puts people first. Tune in weekdays at noon.

Minnesota music: One of the pillars of Minnesota Now is featuring great Minnesota-based music. Each month, we put together a playlist of the songs heard on our show so you can enjoy them, too. Here’s this month’s playlist.

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Cathy Wurzer, Dr. Joi Lewis and Rose Mcgee

Extended conversation: Grief, healing and sweet potato pie with Dr. Joi Lewis and Rose McGee

May 25, 2022 3:11 PM

By Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend, and Simone Cazares

Rose McGee is the founder of Sweet Potato Comfort Pie: A Catalyst for Caring and Building Community.

A woman smiling by a microphone

Minnesota Now - May 25, 2022

May 25, 2022 2:33 PM

By Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend, Gretchen Brown, Simone Cazares, and Ellen Finn

Listen to the full show here.

Brownbody skaters rehearse in unison.

'Tracing Sacred Steps' blends figure skating, social justice and modern dance

May 25, 2022 2:24 PM

By Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown, and Simone Cazares

Host Cathy Wurzer speaks with Deneane Richburg, Brownbody’s artistic director.

People hold back tears during a news conference.

'We are still there holding out for justice:' Marcia Howard on George Floyd Square

May 25, 2022 2:12 PM

By Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

Two years later, George Floyd Square is still a gathering place and memorial.

A man standing on a walkway in a park.

Checking in with activists from greater Minnesota

May 25, 2022 1:51 PM

By Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

Buddy King and Wess Philome sprang into action during the summer of 2020.

High water levels on a river in a forest.

Huttner: Gloomy weather won't stick around

May 25, 2022 1:40 PM

By Melissa Townsend and Cathy Wurzer

A weather update with MPR’s Chief Meteorologist.

A woman embraces a younger person while crying

One Minnesota school district's approach to violence prevention

May 25, 2022 1:27 PM

By Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

A Lakeview Area Schools leader on how the district is reacting and responding to violence in Texas.

Cathy Wurzer, Dr. Joi Lewis and Rose Mcgee

Grief, healing and sweet potato pie with Dr. Joi Lewis and Rose McGee

May 25, 2022 10:30 AM

By Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend, and Simone Cazares

Rose McGee is the founder of Sweet Potato Comfort Pie: A Catalyst for Caring and Building Community.

A woman dressed in ceremonial robes smiles and looks left.

UMN President Joan Gabel on tuition hike and 2023 budget proposal

May 24, 2022 11:23 AM

By Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend, and Ellen Finn

The Twin Cities and Rochester campuses would see a 3.5% tuition increase.

Minnesota Now May 24, 2022

May 24, 2022 10:34 AM

By Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend, Ellen Finn, Gretchen Brown, and Simone Cazares

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