Gretchen Brown
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Remembering Mimi Parker, co-founder of Low
Remember Mimi Parker, co-founder of Low, an influential Duluth-based rock band. → Read More
Fall book recommendations from BookTok with Zoe Jackson
Zoe reviews books on TikTok @zoes_reads, and on Instagram @libraryofzoe. → Read More
Duluth artist Jonathan Thunder on his inspirations, influences
Jonathan Thunder is a citizen of the Red Lake Nation who was recently honored with the Jim Denomie Memorial Scholarship. → Read More
Minneapolis Public Safety Commissioner Cedric Alexander on his vision for the city
Cedric Alexander became the first Community Safety Commissioner for Minneapolis just three month ago. He speaks with host Cathy Wurzer about how he is steering the new Minneapolis public safety department and how the new nominee for police chief fits into that vision. → Read More
Turtles are on the run, watch out!
The fall season is associated with a lot of things — turning leaves, colder temperatures, a little bit of frost — but probably not baby turtles. Right now is high turtle crossing season! MaryLynn Pulscher from the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board talks with guest host Tim Nelson about what’s going on with the turtles and why the park board is paying attention. → Read More
Woodbury mom provides community, resources for Black and Brown mothers
Monica Jones, the founder of Melanated Mamas, talks about support and resources for Black and Brown mothers. → Read More
'Hockeyland' celebrates Minnesota's love for hockey
The film opens in theaters this weekend. → Read More
Annie Mack, rising singer-songwriter, honors her own journey with 'Testify'
Annie Mack is set to perform Monday and Tuesday night at the Schell's Stage at the Minnesota State Fair. → Read More
School test scores improve in St. Paul, but still lag below pre-pandemic levels
St. Paul Public Schools have about two dozen schools on the list of those needing support. → Read More
Minnesota abortion rights activists plan march to Capitol this weekend
The March for Abortion Access, on Sunday, happens after a major victory for abortion rights groups in Minnesota. → Read More
Kinney, Minn. secedes from the U.S.: On this day in history
On this day 45 years ago, Kinney took a stand. → Read More
Minneapolis Council member: State Troopers will bolster Minneapolis Police
Minneapolis City Council Member Michael Rainville called on Mayor Jacob Frey to ask for help from the National Guard to keep the peace. He says Gov. Walz is sending 20 State Troopers to assist. → Read More
Gas prices and inflation take a toll on small Minnesota farms
Angela Dawson is a fourth-generation farmer in Sandstone, Minn. and co-founder and president of 40 Acre Cooperative. She joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more about the impact. → Read More
Chef Amalia Moreno-Damgaard on taking leap into food, entrepreneurship world
Amalia Moreno-Damgaard is well-known in the Twin Cities as an author, chef, TV personality and food consultant. → Read More
After son's death, scholarship aims to be lifeline for rural nursing students
Before Andrew Hatlestad died in August, he was studying to be a nurse at Ridgewater College in Willmar. → Read More