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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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After another storm this week, severe winds, flooding on the horizon

After another storm this week, severe winds, flooding on the horizon

Another storm dropped rain, snow, and everything in-between around the state this week. And it has been gusty, with some communities up north seeing extreme winds overnight. Paul Huttner, MPR's Chief Meteorologist joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the latest warnings, how hard the wind will blow, and incoming flood risks.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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'Strike!' looks back at the legendary 1970 Minneapolis teacher's strike

'Strike!' looks back at the legendary 1970 Minneapolis teacher's strike

You may remember when thousands of Minneapolis teachers went on strike last March. That strike was their first in 50 years. Back in April 1970, public school teachers in Minneapolis went on an illegal, twenty-day strike. A new book recounts those days.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Here's how to grow seeds, grains and spices in your garden, plus other tips from gardener Meg Cowden

Here's how to grow seeds, grains and spices in your garden, plus other tips from gardener Meg Cowden

Meg Cowden joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about how spring snow is affecting her garden; the unusual seeds, grains and spices she’s growing this year; her garden flower lineup; tapping her black walnut trees for syrup and tips for starting a spring garden.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Joe Rainey's avant-garde powwow strikes a chord in the Midwest

Joe Rainey's avant-garde powwow strikes a chord in the Midwest

Joe Rainey creates a unique fusion of powwow and experimental electronic music. He is from south Minneapolis and is a citizen of the Red Lake Nation. Rainey talked with MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer about his debut album, which has gotten quite the buzz both in the Midwest and nationally.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Autism Acceptance Month gives us a chance to move beyond awareness

Autism Acceptance Month gives us a chance to move beyond awareness

April is Autism Acceptance Month. Most of us likely know someone who is on the autism spectrum, so Mayo Clinic family medicine physician Dr. Jay Sheree Allen joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about supporting the people with autism in our lives.
by Cathy Wurzer

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In a changing media landscape for LGBTQ publications, Lavender Magazine sticks around

In a changing media landscape for LGBTQ publications, Lavender Magazine sticks around

There has been a spike in media publications for and about LGBTQ communities in the past 20 years. Stephen Rocheford knows that well. He is the CEO and president of Lavender, a bi-weekly print and online magazine for Minnesota’s LGBTQ and ally community. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with him about the changing media landscape for LGBTQ publications and what’s new at the magazine.
by Cathy Wurzer and Britt Aamodt

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A new report exposes gaps in nurse accountability

A new report exposes gaps in nurse accountability

You may recall the story of a Beltrami County inmate who died after medical staff ignored his pleas for help. That was back in 2018 and since, almost everyone involved in his care and confinement has been held accountable, except for the nurse who failed to check his vitals while he lay in anguish on his cell floor. ProPublica Reporter Emily Hopkins joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about her story published Monday that shows how the Minnesota Board of Nursing is falling short when it comes to nurse discipline.
by Cathy Wurzer, Heidi Raschke and Megan Burks

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