Minnesota Now

Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson from 10,000 Takes Sports Talk Program break down the week in Minnesota sports with Cathy Wurzer.

Minneapolis Schools Superintendent Ed Graff announced yesterday he's leaving after his contract expires at the end of June. Bernadeia Johnson, PhD., made a similar decision to step aside as Minneapolis Schools Superintendent back in 2014. She joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the district’s leadership transition.

Mannie Bioh and Mariam Prater are Black students who wanted to find a safe space to be themselves and take a break from the mainstream white culture in Northfield, Minnesota. So they are building that space themselves on the St. Olaf College campus

 Minneapolis based physician Dr. Kirsten Shaw created a new app to help medical students detect cardiac abnormalities. She says it’s something most doctors really need.

As Minneapolitans head back to work downtown, traffic in the skyways is picking up. Independent journalist Katie Thornton and host Cathy Wurzer take a closer look at this 60-year old system and how it has impacted equity and access in downtown Minneapolis.

Paul Huttner and Cathy Wurzer discuss the 2-Part storm system moving across the state and looks forward to milder temps this weekend. Plus, Huttner explains how people can become severe weather spotters for the National Weather Service.

The Minneapolis Division of Race and Equity is charged with bettering the city’s government culture and connections to BIPOC residents. But in the past year, 8 of their 9 staff members have quit. Jay Boller, cofounder and editor of the online news source "Racket" explains what happened.

Abby Schuft joins host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the implications of the avian flu outbreak and how chicken owners can keep their flocks safe.

Every Tuesday, KAXE/KBXE radio in the Grand Rapids-Bemidji area airs nature reports as observed by local students. Phenologist John Latimer shares some of their latest updates.

Over the next several months, MPR News will bring you stories on the radio and on our website that reflect the culture and history of communities in our state.

Stark disparities around health, income, housing and education are entrenched in Duluth’s geography and history. The divisions come clearly into focus at the city’s two remaining high schools. Education offers a path toward closing the gaps, but change won’t come easily.

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