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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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Minnesota farmers face rising costs following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Minnesota farmers face rising costs following Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Rising costs for fuel, fertilizer and food are just some of the issues American farmers are dealing with following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They may be able to sell their goods at higher prices, but will they be able to make end’s meet?
by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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Minnesota sees an increase in construction projects during the pandemic

Minnesota sees an increase in construction projects during the pandemic

Ron Wirtz is the regional outreach director at the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis. He joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the the boom of construction projects during the pandemic and the challenges the industry has seen.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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The legacy of Jim Denomie and the premiere of MPLSART's 2021 Sketchbook Project

Minnesota Now host Cathy Wurzer honors the legacy of renowned visual artist, Jim Denomie. And as the pandemic continues, a new book shows the perspective of local artists during another challenging year.
by Cathy Wurzer, Simone Cazares and Melissa Townsend

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Larry Jacobs on Cory Hepola's run for governor and the rise of third parties

Former Kare 11 TV Reporter and WCCO Radio host, Cory Hepola announced his run for governor under the Forward Party of Minnesota. Larry Jacobs joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about Hepola's run for governor, the rise of third parties and what the future holds for them.
by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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Minnesota native in Ukraine is helping refugees find housing and transportation in Romania

Minnesota native in Ukraine is helping refugees find housing and transportation in Romania

Host Cathy Wurzer spoke to Ted Bechtold, a St. Joseph, Minn. native, from his hotel in Suceava, Romania. Bechtold moved to Ukraine in August 2021 to teach English and left Kyiv a couple of weeks ago at the urging of the American Embassy. He has since returned to the area, providing transportation to refugees in his rental car and helping secure bus and train tickets for his students and their families who are still in Ukraine.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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