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Minnesota Now with Cathy Wurzer

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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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Minneapolis City Council releases plan for public safety alternatives

Minneapolis City Council releases plan for public safety alternatives

Council member Robin Wonsley joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the city’s first plan for public safety solutions that does not involve armed police officers.
by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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Personal care assistants, transportation key issues for many voters with disabilities in 2024

Personal care assistants, transportation key issues for many voters with disabilities in 2024

Joan Willshire, former Minnesota council on disability executive director shared what issues she and other voters with disabilities are paying attention to in upcoming state and national elections.
by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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‘The Kamala Harris Project’ has been closely tracking the tenure of the VP

‘The Kamala Harris Project’ has been closely tracking the tenure of the VP

Vice President Kamala Harris is on track to secure the democratic nomination. According to an Associated Press survey, Harris has the support of well more than 1,976 delegates she’ll need to win on a first ballot.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Largest Sherlock Holmes collection in the world celebrates 50 years at University of Minnesota

Largest Sherlock Holmes collection in the world celebrates 50 years at University of Minnesota

Did you know Minnesota is home to the largest collection of Sherlock Holmes books and media in the entire world? The curator of the collection joined Minnesota Now to talk about Holmes’ enduring appeal.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Minnesota is home to more than half of senior co-op living in the country. Here’s why

Minnesota is home to more than half of senior co-op living in the country. Here’s why

For the past few decades, senior housing co-operatives have become an appealing option for middle-income people who are aging but don’t need the 24/7 care of a nursing home. The idea for senior-specific housing co-ops originated right here in Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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Minnesota law enforcement group files ethics complaint against Hennepin County Attorney

Minnesota law enforcement group files ethics complaint against Hennepin County Attorney

A Minnesota law enforcement group has filed an ethics complaint against Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, claiming her actions in prosecuting a state trooper in the fatal shooting of a motorist violated rules of professional conduct.
by MPR News Staff

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Sen. Amy Klobuchar backs Kamala Harris for president

Sen. Amy Klobuchar backs Kamala Harris for president

After President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race on Sunday, a majority of Minnesota’s democratic leaders voiced their support for Vice President Kamala Harris, including Minnesota’s senior senator.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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‘There’s a parallel’: Former governor Arne Carlson reflects on his own eleventh-hour race

‘There’s a parallel’: Former governor Arne Carlson reflects on his own eleventh-hour race

President Joe Biden’s late-race dropout might feel a little familiar to lifelong Minnesotans. Thirty-four years ago, Minnesota saw a gubernatorial election that had plenty of controversy.
by Cathy Wurzer, Ellen Finn and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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