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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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April 19, 2022 1:33 PM

Updates on the legislative session with Brian Bakst

After a weeklong break, state lawmakers are back in session Tuesday, with five weeks to go in this year’s legislative session.

by Cathy Wurzer and Brian Bakst

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April 18, 2022 2:58 PM

"Noor Kids" teaches about Ramadan tradition online

Noor Kids is working to make children and their families excited about Ramadan. It hopes to engage young people in important religious and cultural traditions.

by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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April 18, 2022 2:52 PM

Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm on the recent rise in COVID levels, next steps in the pandemic

Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm joined host Cathy Wurzer to explain the increase in COVID-19 cases in the Twin Cities.

by Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown and Sam Stroozas

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April 18, 2022 1:01 PM

Afghan refugee support is starting to run out. What now?

Sahan Journal reporter Hibah Ansari updates host Cathy Wurzer on Afghan refugee resettlement in Minnesota.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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April 18, 2022 11:45 AM

Through breast cancer, two young women form longtime friendship

Sarah Beckmann and Anna Weisenberger were matched through The Firefly Sisterhood at age 29. Years later, their connection is stronger than ever.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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April 18, 2022 11:11 AM

Quite a run: St. Cloud woman lauded 50 years after her historic Boston Marathon

Val Rogosheske ran the race in 1972, the first year organizers began admitting women. She’s running the race on Monday with her two daughters.

by Matt Sepic, Cathy Wurzer, Simone Cazares and Lindsay Guentzel

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April 14, 2022 4:27 PM

Sports: Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson from 10,000 Takes

Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson from the sports talk show 10,000 Takes join host Cathy Wurzer to provide this week’s Minnesota sports update.

by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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April 14, 2022 4:16 PM

Rachel Rockwell on how Roundtable Rx is getting prescriptions to those in need

Rachel Rockwell, assistant director of pharmacy operations at Roundtable Rx, discusses medication waste in Minnesota and efforts to get donated medications to patients in need.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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April 14, 2022 3:54 PM

St. Cloud effort aims to help Somali residents pursue homeownership

MPR News reporter Kirsti Marohn reports on efforts to help Somali residents in St. Cloud address barriers to home ownership as part of the North Star Journey series.

by Tim Nelson