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May 23, 2022 11:28 AM

Minnesota Legislature misses key deadline on tax cuts and spending bills

There are big questions about what happens next at the Minnesota Capitol today after lawmakers missed a deadline to pass a big tax cut and major spending bills. MPR News Political Editor, Mike Mulcahy, has more.

by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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May 23, 2022 10:04 AM

Fresh off a Pitbull tour, Twin Cities jazz artist Lucia Sarmiento returns ready to lead

Fresh off a tour with internationally famous rapper and singer Pitbull, Lucia Sarmiento is back in the Twin Cities and ready to take the lead as a solo artist. Sarmiento joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about her work in the local jazz scene and her upcoming album to be released this summer.

by Cathy Wurzer, Simone Cazares and Sam Stroozas

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May 23, 2022 9:52 AM

Mental health workers at MHealth Fairview and Allina Health go on strike

More than four hundred mental health workers at three Twin Cities hospitals will begin a 24 hour strike to protest dangerous working conditions and low wages. Kellie Benson is a senior mental health coordinator at Allina Abbott Northwestern hospital. She joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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May 23, 2022 9:37 AM

Minnesota musicians talk about mental health in 'Dissonance Sessions'

Sarah Souder Johnson is the co-founder and host of the Dissonance Sessions and a mental health therapist. She joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more about her work.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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May 20, 2022 3:49 AM

DFL to hold its state convention in Rochester

On the heels of a GOP state convention that featured several contested endorsements, it’s Minnesota Democrats' turn to gather in Rochester. But there’s much less suspense because DFLers already hold all of Minnesota’s statewide offices.

by Mike Mulcahy and Jessica Bari

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May 19, 2022 7:16 PM

U's Osterholm expects new COVID surge, moderate hospitalizations

Michael Osterholm, a veteran epidemiologist and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, joined Cathy Wurzer on Minnesota Now to talk vaccines and COVID subvariants.

by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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May 19, 2022 1:06 PM

The latest in sports with Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson

What roster moves have the Minnesota Twins made and how might they help — or hurt — the team? Host Cathy Wurzer finds out with dynamic duo Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson from the “10,000 Takes” sports talk show.

by Cathy Wurzer, Ellen Finn and Melissa Townsend

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May 19, 2022 12:40 PM

A look at the next generation of BIPOC artists with Emmy award-winning performer PaviElle French

Emmy award-winning artist PaviElle French is one of the Twin Cities most beloved singers and performers. Her latest project, Liberation! Lifting Up Our Youth, is a multi-part residency that works to lift up the next generation of BIPOC artists. French joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer for a conversation on what motivates her to support her community and what she is seeing from this young group of artists.

by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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May 19, 2022 12:40 PM

The latest on the ground in Ukraine with Minnesota native Brian Bonner

Former Pioneer Press reporter Brian Bonner has lived in Ukraine for 14 years where he led the Kyiv Post, Ukraine’s English-language newspaper, until 2021. Over the last three months, Bonner has joined MPR News reporter Tim Nelson for several conversations from the region. During their conversation on Minnesota Now, Bonner shared his feelings about his return to Kiev, the implications of the Ukranian fighters at Mariupol, how the war has affected Ukrainian farm life, and what’s next for NATO and how it could help fighting end in Ukraine.

by Tim Nelson and Ellen Finn