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Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Minnesota Now with Nina Moini
Minnesota Now with Nina Moini
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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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Minnesota trucker Gerald Popp up for driver of the year after a life on the road

Minnesota trucker Gerald Popp up for driver of the year after a life on the road

Minnesota farm kid Gerald “Red” Popp has been a trucker for most of his life and now he is among 12 drivers up for driver of the year.
by Cathy Wurzer, Britt Aamodt and Sam Stroozas

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COVID-19 isn't done with us yet, U's Osterholm warns

COVID-19 isn't done with us yet, U's Osterholm warns

COVID-19 cases are exploding in China while U.S. health officials worry holiday gatherings may reignite the virus here. Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer Wednesday to lay out the current state of the pandemic.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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What to do if you notice signs of memory loss in your older relatives

What to do if you notice signs of memory loss in your older relatives

As families gather for the holidays, you may notice worrying signs of memory problems in your older relatives. Karla Hult, the founder of So Many Goodbyes, joined host Cathy Wurzer this time last year with advice on how to take action to support the older adults in your family.
by Cathy Wurzer, Lindsay Guentzel and Alex Cheng

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Southwest Airlines is cancelling 2,500 flights a day! What's going on?

Southwest Airlines is cancelling 2,500 flights a day! What's going on?

MSP International Airport is reporting nearly all Southwest Airlines flights to and from the Twin Cities are canceled Tuesday, that’s more than 30 flights in all. Host Cathy Wurzer talks with travel reporter Gunnar Olson from Thrifty Traveler.
by Gretchen Brown and Cathy Wurzer

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