Minnesota Now

A new medical study on older adults and long Covid; what's being done to address Minnesota's alarming rise in traffic deaths; the unique challenges LGBTQ folks face when it comes to aging; a new emphasis on the Equal Rights Amendment and Minnesota sports with Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson.

The Twins' season is looking up, Vikings trainings camps are coming up and Olympian and University of Minnesota wrestler, Gable Steveson, is back on the scene. Cathy Wurzer has her weekly sports update with Wally Longfellow and Eric Nelson.

Last year more people died on Minnesota roads than in any of the past 15 years. Mike Hanson talks with host Cathy Wurzer about what his office is trying to do to help. He’s the Director of the Office of Traffic Safety with the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.

A new study finds 32% of older adults in the United States who survived Covid infections had symptoms of long Covid up to four months after infection. That's double the rate in younger people. Dr. Ken Cohen is co-author of the study and the executive director of translational research for Optum Care, which is based in the Twin Cities. He speaks with Cathy Wurzer about their findings.

On the last day of PRIDE month, Dr. Abel Knochel, Associate Professor at the University of Minnesota, Duluth and the author of the Minnesota Trans Aging Project Community Report and Ann Hudson, a transgender advocate and educator speak to the unique challenges of aging when LGBTQ.

If you're planning to take a flight out of town, you probably want to make a plan B. We'll get the details on hundreds of cancelled flights across the country.

Gardeners are living the high life this time of year. We hear from gardening and cooking expert Meg Cowden on what's growing in the garden and how she's cooking it up.

Meteorologist Sven Sundgaard is here with weather details.

The director of the Duluth railroad museum has become an YouTube star. We'll talk with him about his recent fame.

And musician Papa Mbye is here. We'll hear about his favorite musicians and what's next for the north Minneapolis-based musician and artist.

The Lake Superior Railroad Museum has long been a popular spot for many visitors to Duluth’s Canal Park. Ken Buehler is executive director of the museum - and recently he’s also become a YouTube star! He talks with host Cathy Wurzer about the museum — and his popular videos, which are getting thousands of views and driving visitors to the museum.

We've had a stormy spring and early summer — what's in store for the holiday weekend? Meteorologist Sven Sundgaard gives an update.

Have you been enjoying the fruits and veggies from this summer’s harvest?

Author and gardener extraordinaire Meg Cowden is back to talk about what’s happening in the garden right now. She’s also got a few gardening tips.

Meg is the author of the book “Plant Grow Harvest Repeat" and founder of the website Seed to Fork and the gardening advice group - Modern Garden Guild.

Delta Airlines will allow travelers to reschedule flights free of charge this weekend — anticipating “operational problems” during the Fourth of July holiday.

If cancellations are in store, the airline will have company. According to Thrifty Traveler, since yesterday, American Airlines has canceled more than 500 flights, and United Airlines more than 200.

To make sense of the mess, host Cathy Wurzer talks with Gunnar Olson — a flight deal analyst and travel reporter at Thrifty Traveler.