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January 17, 2024 1:02 PM

Gun safety advocate weighs in on rollout of 'red flag' law in Minnesota

At least four petitions have been filed in Minnesota courts to seize someone’s weapons since the law took effect two weeks ago, according to research from WCCO.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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January 17, 2024 10:48 AM

A caregiving memoir by Minnesota psychotherapist Emma Nadler explores how to adapt

“The Unlikely Village of Eden” is about learning to adapt when life doesn’t go to plan and how even though 53 million people are caregivers in the U.S., their reality is often ignored.

by Cathy Wurzer and Emily Bright

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January 16, 2024 2:37 PM

Minnesota Now: Jan. 16, 2024

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by Cathy Wurzer, Aleesa Kuznetsov, Alanna Elder and Ellen Finn

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January 16, 2024 1:51 PM

New Year's resolution? No thanks. Nora McInerny on ending the constant self-improvement cycle

We’re just over two weeks into the new year. It’s a time when ads promoting diet culture and self-improvement run wild across the internet. A time that tells you whoever, you are, you need to be better. Starting now.

by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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January 16, 2024 1:35 PM

'Two Brooklyns, One Vision' initiative strives to heal racial wounds in two bordering cities

Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center partnered to launch a healing project almost three years after the death of Daunte Wright.

by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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January 16, 2024 1:09 PM

Walz to announce infrastructure plan for 2024

On Tuesday, Governor Tim Walz will lay out his administration’s infrastructure plan and bonding proposal ahead of the legislative session. The biggest item on the legislative agenda is approving a cash-and-borrowing package for a slate of state agency and local projects.

by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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January 16, 2024 1:02 PM

A brutally cold night in Iowa made for a low-turnout caucus. What's next for a shrinking Republican field?

The presidential nomination race is shifting ahead to New Hampshire after former President Donald Trump’s convincing win in Iowa Monday night. Minnesota voters will soon have their turn but there could be very few candidates still standing by the time Minnesota ballots get counted.

by Cathy Wurzer and Clay Masters