Minnesota Now

Minnesota Now: Nov. 19 2024


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Minnesota's Democratic party chairman Ken Martin has officially thrown his hat in the ring to lead the democratic party nationally. We learned more about his history and challenges the party faces after the 2024 presidential election.


Hennepin County is still working to cut down the jail population after a report from the Department of Corrections. Someone personally impacted by a loved one serving time there joined the show to talk about the effects of understaffed and overcrowded jails.


A Minnesota woman survived poverty to come to the U.S. from Somalia, raise four children and start a nonprofit. Her new memoir details her journey and lessons learned.


Minneapolis Rock band Pretendians is up for a prestigious music award. They joined the show to talk about the American Indian Music Awards.

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