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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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Taking lessons from COVID, Minnesota researchers will help develop response plan for next pandemic

Taking lessons from COVID, Minnesota researchers will help develop response plan for next pandemic

The University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Health have been awarded $17.5 million to help develop a national outbreak response network alongside the CDC.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Allina doctor on vote to unionize

Allina doctor on vote to unionize

Allina is one of the state’s largest health care providers. And now their doctors are believed to be the largest crop of unionized private-sector physicians in the country.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Processing that Twins loss, and other sports news

Processing that Twins loss, and other sports news

Sports guys Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer Thursday morning to process Wednesday’s Twins game and talk about what’s next in Minnesota sports.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Stillwater pastor on ministry's burnout problem

Stillwater pastor on ministry's burnout problem

Reverend Karna Moskalik talked with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the burdens on faith leaders as well as what helps.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Rep. Dean Phillips weighs in on House speaker vote

Rep. Dean Phillips weighs in on House speaker vote

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Representative Dean Phillips Thursday morning and asked him to share his perspective on the situation.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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5 officers shot near Princeton, Minn.

5 officers shot near Princeton, Minn.

MPR News digital editor Anna Haecherl gave MPR News host Cathy Wurzer an update, live from the scene.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minnesota Now: Oct. 11, 2023

Minnesota Now: Oct. 11, 2023

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Huttner: Significant rain on the way

Huttner: Significant rain on the way

MPR News Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner shares when you could see rain this week.
by Cathy Wurzer and Paul Huttner

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A look behind the rise of unionization efforts at Minnesota nonprofits

A new National Association of Nonprofits survey found four out of five Minnesota nonprofits are struggling with job vacancies. Minnesota nonprofits are also reporting more workforce shortages than nonprofits in other states.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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