Cathy Wurzer
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Saint Paul, MN, United States
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Past articles by Cathy:
Vikings still lead NFC North, but Sunday could shake things up
You’re probably sick of political news by now. Let’s talk sports. → Read More
Remembering Mimi Parker, co-founder of Low
Remember Mimi Parker, co-founder of Low, an influential Duluth-based rock band. → Read More
Diversity a strength on U's Morris campus, student leader says
University of Minnesota Morris student body president Dylan Young spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer Tuesday about regent Steve Sviggum’s recent comments suggesting that racial diversity was hurting Morris’ enrollment, and if he feels Sviggum should resign. → Read More
Fall book recommendations from BookTok with Zoe Jackson
Zoe reviews books on TikTok @zoes_reads, and on Instagram @libraryofzoe. → Read More
Osterholm: 'Substantial' number of COVID infections in Minnesota
President Joe Biden declared the pandemic ‘over’ in September. Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm told host Cathy Wurzer it’s not that simple. → 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
Report from Ukraine: former Pioneer Press reporter Brian Bonner on his home's wartime headlines
This week’s headlines on the war in Ukraine include President Zelensky’s visit to reclaimed territory in Ukraine after Russian troops retreated. → Read More
'Skate Dreams' changes the conversation about women on the board
“Skate Dreams” will premier in Minnesota at the end of September. It follows the rise of women’s skateboarding. → Read More
Jack Jablonski is 'overwhelmed' with positive response to coming out as gay
Jack Jablonski talked to Cathy about his experience coming out, being gay in sports and why he’s no longer “eaten up inside” about his sexuality. → 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
Behind the numbers for Minnesota's hot job market
All across Minnesota, businesses are desperate for workers. “We’re hiring” signs seem to be posted in every storefront. Companies are flying in workers from places like Puerto Rico, paying big signing bonuses, and getting into wage wars in a desperate attempt to fill open positions. → 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
Meet the Candidate: Ryan Winkler runs for Hennepin County Attorney
For the first time in 24 years, voters in Hennepin County are voting for a new county attorney. Here, Ryan Winkler speaks with Cathy Wurzer. He is currently the house majority leader and lives in Golden Valley. → Read More
Minnesota nurses vote 'no confidence' in health care execs
Unionized nurses at seven Minnesota hospitals are issuing votes of no confidence in their hospital leadership. No confidence votes were taken at several heath care providers including Fairview Health Services, Children’s Minnesota, North Memorial Health and St. Luke’s Duluth. → Read More
Meet the Candidate: Saraswati Singh runs for Hennepin County Attorney
For the first time in 24 years, voters in Hennepin County are voting for a new county attorney. Here, Saraswati Singh speaks with Cathy Wurzer. She is a prosecutor in the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office. → Read More
Meet the Candidate: Jarvis Jones runs for Hennepin County Attorney
For the first time in 24 years, voters in Hennepin County are voting for a new county attorney. Here, Jarvis Jones speaks with Cathy Wurzer. Jones is a lawyer who has mostly practiced business law. He lives in suburban Edina, Minnesota. → Read More
Meet the Candidate: Mary Moriarty runs for Hennepin County Attorney
For the first time in 24 years, voters in Hennepin County are voting for a new county attorney. There are a record seven candidates running for office and Minnesota Now host Cathy Wurzer is talking to every single one of them. → Read More