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June 9, 2022 12:58 PM

Anthony Taylor knows the benefit of biking while Black

Anthony Taylor hopes to challenge negative perceptions of the cities and boost the local economy through weekly social and educational bike rides. The series of rides is called “Slow Roll Twin Cities.” He talks with host Cathy Wurzer about the rides.

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June 9, 2022 12:48 PM

Prolonged Grief is a real thing - and doctors are paying attention

If there’s one thing that unites us all during this pandemic, it’s grief. We’ve all lost something although for some, this grief is extensive and prolonged. Now there’s a new clinical diagnosis to help describe it. Dr. Fiyyaz Karim talks with Cathy Wurzer about the new diagnosis of Prolonged Grief.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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June 9, 2022 12:34 PM

Will Minnesota legislators finish what they started with a special session?

Some big tax and spending plans didn't get finalized in the regular session that ended on May 23. That's left a lot of money on the table and a lot of unhappy groups that wanted a piece of the state budget surplus. Governor Tim Walz says he’s optimistic about reaching an agreement while some top lawmakers are not. MPR Reporter Brian Bakst gives Cathy Wurzer a status update.

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June 9, 2022 11:36 AM

GOP candidates for Minnesota attorney general; the high price of gasoline

Republicans believe they have a real chance to unseat DFL Attorney General Keith Ellison this year, but who will be their candidate? We talked to GOP endorsed hopeful Jim Schultz and his primary challenger Doug Wardlow. And gas prices are an issue in the campaign, why are they so high and how long will prices stay high?

by Mike Mulcahy and Jessica Bari