The state has released its first findings about how COVID-19 has impacted the long term health of Minnesotans — almost five years after the pandemic began. We learn about the survey’s findings from the supervisor of Minnesota’s long covid response.

For the first time, Minnesota teachers can become licensed to teach Karen, Somali and other heritage languages. We hear from one of the first licensed Karen teachers in the nation.

Plus, leaders of a new hospitality industry nonprofit will join us to share about their efforts to create a safety net for front and back of house restaurant workers.

And we hear from St. Paul comedian and writer of the hit show Hacks Joe Mande about his new comedy show filmed in Minneapolis.

Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Dream/Grief” by Laamar and our Song of the Day was “Fade into the Glow” by James Rechs.