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August 1, 2022 11:30 AM

Remembering the I-35 bridge collapse: One survivor shares her story

Aug. 1 is the 15 year anniversary of the day the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis fell into the Mississippi River during the evening rush hour. The unbelievable tragedy was completely unexpected and took the lives of 13 people. Several drivers were rescued from the river — including Lindsay Walz. Host Cathy Wurzer met Walz at the I-35W Remembrance Garden near the bridge to talk about how she made it through.

by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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August 1, 2022 11:24 AM

Meet the Candidate: Paul Ostrow runs for Hennepin County Attorney

For the first time in 24 years, voters in Hennepin County are voting for a new county attorney. This year there are a record seven candidates running for office and Minnesota Now host Cathy Wurzer is talking to every single one of them. In this installment we hear from Paul Ostrow.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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August 1, 2022 11:00 AM

Meet the Candidate: Martha Holton Dimick runs for Hennepin County Attorney

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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July 28, 2022 1:59 PM

Minnesota Now July 28, 2022

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

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July 28, 2022 1:48 PM

This week in Minnesota sports with Wally and Eric

It’s not too early for Minnesota football!

by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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July 28, 2022 1:10 PM

North Star Gay Rodeo returns this weekend

This weekend the North Star Gay Rodeo Association will put on its yearly rodeo in Hugo, Minn. The two-day event welcomes members of the LGBTQ community to come show off their best wrangling, riding, and roping skills. Jorge Sanchez is president of the North Star Gay Rodeo Association. They joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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July 28, 2022 12:22 PM

Farmers impacted by severe drought in southern Minnesota

Much of southern Minnesota is abnormally dry with the Twin Cities in a severe drought. The lack of rain is a big concern for farmers as is the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine which is creating volatility in agriculture markets. Kent Thiesse is Farm Management Analyst and Senior Vice President at MinnStar Bank. He joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more about what Minnesota farmers are experiencing.

by Cathy Wurzer, Simone Cazares and Sam Stroozas

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July 28, 2022 12:14 PM

Reporter Debrief: Tom Scheck on GS Labs

Our colleagues on our investigative team, APM Reports, have a story out Thursday about a COVID-19 testing company that operates in Minnesota. The team found that Nebraska-based GS Labs was slow to report some tests to state regulators and that some customers waited weeks to get results from the company, if they ever got them at all. Tom Scheck joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about this story.

by Cathy Wurzer, Tom Scheck, Melissa Townsend and Ellen Finn

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July 28, 2022 12:08 PM

Pillbox Bat Company hits a home run with Major League Baseball deal

You could say one Minnesota baseball bat company hit a home run this week signing a licensing deal with the Major League Baseball Association. It’s Pillbox Bat Company based out of Winona.

by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares