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Minnesota Now with Cathy Wurzer is journalism that doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s reporting that puts people first with live, down-to-earth, unscripted interviews that aim to inform and entertain. Tune in to Minnesota Now weekdays at noon on the radio or the live audio stream at mprnews.org.

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'It Happens Here' explores how language feeds into racial stereotypes

Every word has a history, but some of those histories are more troubled than others. A story from WTIP North Shore Community Radio untangles the meaning of one word in particular.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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After fatal shooting by state troopers, former Ramsey County attorney weighs in on law surrounding use of force

After fatal shooting by state troopers, former Ramsey County attorney weighs in on law surrounding use of force

Following the release of a body camera video, there are calls to charge the state trooper who shot 33-year-old Ricky Cobb. Former Ramsey County Attorney Susan Gaertner joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about what the next steps may be.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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As of today, private gun sales will be subject to a criminal background check

As of today, private gun sales will be subject to a criminal background check

Private sales and transfers of guns will be subject to a criminal background check. How will this work? MPR News host was joined by Bloomington Police Chief Booker Hodges.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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On the 10th anniversary of legalized gay marriage in Minnesota, an activist remembers the fight for equality

On the 10th anniversary of legalized gay marriage in Minnesota, an activist remembers the fight for equality

August first marks the 10th anniversary of marriage equality in Minnesota, a long-fought battle that made Minnesota the 12th state to give LGBTQ+ people equal marriage rights.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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