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July 21, 2022 12:15 PM

After widespread negative reaction, First Ave decides not to host Dave Chappelle

Controversial comedian Dave Chapelle has another show Thursday night at the Varsity Theater in Minneapolis. About 50 protestors met fans, waiting to get into Chapelle’s performance last night at the Varsity.

by Cathy Wurzer, Grace Birnstengel and Gretchen Brown

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July 21, 2022 11:33 AM

Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane sentenced for violating George Floyd's civil rights

Former Minneapolis police officer Thomas Lane was sentenced for violating George Floyd’s civil rights. MPR News reporter Jon Collins was at the courthouse today for the sentencing and has been following Lane’s case. He joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more about what happened.

by Cathy Wurzer, Jon Collins and Simone Cazares

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July 21, 2022 9:08 AM

Roger Stancliffe on end of life research for people with disabilities

It is Disability Pride Month, which celebrates all disabled people and commemorates the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in July 1990. University of Minnesota Professor Roger Stancliffe’s research focuses on making lives better for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities especially when it comes to the end of life. He joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more about his work.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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July 21, 2022 8:26 AM

Twin Cities Carifest brings Caribbean culture to Minnesota

This summer on Minnesota Now we are putting a spotlight on community festivals across the state. This week we’re featuring Twin Cities Carifest. James Byron is executive director of the festival. He spoke with Minnesota Now producer Simone Cazares about what Carifest means to Minnesota’s Caribbean community.

by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares