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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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This week in sports: Lynx, Gophers and Tom Brady's (second) retirement

This week in sports: Lynx, Gophers and Tom Brady's (second) retirement

Brady is finally hanging up his helmet, the Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Golden State Warriors, Sylvia Fowles is honored, the Gophers played Rutgers in a Big Ten basketball game, and much more in Minnesota sports.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Can $50 million close the racial wealth gap in Minnesota and the Dakotas?

Can $50 million close the racial wealth gap in Minnesota and the Dakotas?

Generational wealth is real— and so is the wealth gap between white and Black households. Danielle Mkali is Senior Director at Nexus Community Partners and they have $50 million to help. She speaks with host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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'Who the Folk' is Lonny Goldsmith? How one podcaster connects Twin Cities Jewish community

'Who the Folk' is Lonny Goldsmith? How one podcaster connects Twin Cities Jewish community

Lonny Goldsmith created his podcast to capture the diversity of Jewish people across the metro area. He talked with host Cathy Wurzer about his favorite guests and what the podcast has to offer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Britt Aamodt

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Winter Play: Falling ice! Ice climbing in Duluth

Winter Play: Falling ice! Ice climbing in Duluth

The sport of ice climbing is taking off. Duluth MPR News reporter Dan Kraker gave it a try for the first time — and he survived. He joins host Cathy Wurzer to tell the tale of his first ice climbing adventure in our Winter Play series.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Documentary series traces history of racial injustice, resistance in Twin Cities

Documentary series traces history of racial injustice, resistance in Twin Cities

Twin Cities Public Television released a documentary called Jim Crow of the North in 2019. A new series by the same name explores more stories about resistance to racial discrimination in the Twin Cities region. It hinges on this question: Why is Minneapolis the epicenter of a global racial reckoning?
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Tired pups: Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon winner and runner up dish on this year's race

Tired pups: Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon winner and runner up dish on this year's race

The 300 mile Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon ended last night. Musher Keith Aili’s dog team finished first. Ryan Anderson was favored to win his fifth race but his team came in second. Host Cathy Wurzer speaks with them both about the race.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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