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Minnesota Now with Nina Moini 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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A deeper look at Walz's China ties ahead of Tuesday's debate

A deeper look at Walz's China ties ahead of Tuesday's debate

Gov. Tim Walz used to brag about his deep experience in China earlier in his political career. But now that he’s running for vice president, his campaign barely mentions it. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer dove deeper into the story with Curtis Gilbert, senior editor with APM Reports.
by Cathy Wurzer and Curtis Gilbert

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New cookbook from Minnesota support group merges grief and food

New cookbook from Minnesota support group merges grief and food

“Good Grief! What’s for Dinner?” is a collection of more than 200 recipes curated by the Grief Club of Minnesota. Annie Sperling helped put together the cookbook with her widow group at the Grief Club. She talked with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about it.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Pioneering Rochester ambulance system illuminates today's rural EMS gaps

Pioneering Rochester ambulance system illuminates today's rural EMS gaps

A new exhibit at the History Center of Olmsted County puts the spotlight on Gold Cross Ambulance and its advances, and a panel discussion Thursday night aims to find solutions for the challenges that remain in rural emergency medical services.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Thank You, Stranger: A bucket list after a cancer diagnosis, with help from strangers

Thank You, Stranger: A bucket list after a cancer diagnosis, with help from strangers

Our “Thank You, Stranger” series is about the people who come into our lives and lend a little support, maybe make our days a little brighter. This one focuses on a woman who started building a bucket list after finding out she was sick — and leaned on hundreds of strangers for their help.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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