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October 4, 2022 12:58 PM

The Minnesota Orchestra celebrates rarely-heard Black classical composers

Louise Toppin, performer, scholar and professor, speaks with host Cathy Wurzer about the rarely-heard Black composers being highlighted in a new performance by the Minnesota Orchestra happening Oct. 7.

by Gretchen Brown and Cathy Wurzer

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October 4, 2022 12:30 PM

Matchmaking: what it takes to connect military veterans with open jobs

Minnesota is facing an extremely tight workforce and businesses are looking towards a number of creative solutions to find and hire more employees. Amy Johnson, military spouse and the founder and president of a workforce solutions business for greater Minnesota, speaks with host Cathy Wurzer about her work training employers how to effectively manage military vets who are looking for civilian work.

by Ellen Finn and Cathy Wurzer

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October 4, 2022 12:20 PM

Addressing the damaging impact of digital media on Black adolescents

Dr. Brendesha Tynes is a Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Southern California who studies the toll digital media takes on young people of color. She spokewith MPR News reporter Catharine Richert about the online lives of Black adolescents and the less-talked about ways it relates to mental health.

by Ngoc Bui and Catharine Richert

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October 4, 2022 12:05 PM

Minneapolis Community Safety Commissioner Cedric Alexander on his vision for the city

Cedric Alexander took over in August as the first community safety commissioner for Minneapolis. He spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about how he is steering the new public safety operation and how the city’s nominee for police chief fits into that vision.

by Gretchen Brown and Cathy Wurzer

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October 3, 2022 4:31 PM

More women are getting into archery and hunting thanks to one woman

As Minnesota’s deer archery hunting season continues, Keller joined Minnesota Now to share tips for new archers.

by Cathy Wurzer and Britt Aamodt

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October 3, 2022 2:51 PM

If you're in the mood for 'palpable joy,' don't miss Minneapolis duo The OK Factor

The OK Factor kicks of their Midwest tour on Oct. 7 at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis.

by Ellen Finn and Cathy Wurzer

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October 3, 2022 2:30 PM

The debate over debates: what's lost in not debating?

For the first time in 40 years, Twin Cities television viewers won’t see a debate between the gubernatorial candidates. Gov. Walz has argued that the total of three debates the candidates will participate in before Nov. 8 is perfectly normal although three debates are far fewer than in years past.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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October 3, 2022 2:27 PM

Minnesota Now: Oct. 3, 2022

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by Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend, Ellen Finn and Gretchen Brown

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October 3, 2022 1:53 PM

Investigation: Mayo provides significantly less 'charity care' than others

An investigation from the Rochester Post Bulletin found that Rochester’s Mayo Clinic provides significantly less charity care than other top hospitals across the U.S. That means Mayo patients who are eligible for financial assistance may not know it — and are instead going into debt.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown