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Minnesota Now: July 2, 2024

Minnesota Now: July 2, 2024

FromMinnesota Now


Minnesota Now: July 2, 2024

FromMinnesota Now

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Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Jul 2, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Gov. Tim Walz was at the Rapidan Dam Tuesday to survey the recent flood damage. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with an environmental expert from Mankato about some consequences of flooding on the environment and the farmers living and working on the affected land.When disaster strikes, the elderly, sick and disabled are often the most impacted. It falls on them and their caregivers to have a plan in place. The president of the Rosalyn Carter Institute for Caregiving joined the show to talk about how to put those plans in place.Dr. Jon Hallberg returned to Minnesota Now with his thoughts on proposed warning labels for social media apps.MPR’s senior economics contributor Chris Farrell recently spoke with a Minnesotan transgender lawyer and activist about the wisdom she’s learned over her long career. Our Minnesota Music Minute today was “Running with the Wolves” by Cloud Cult, and our Song of the Day was “River Jordan” by Mathias Saint John.
Released:
Jul 2, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Live, down to earth, unscripted interviews that aim to connect, inform and entertain. Real people share real stories with Cathy Wurzer. It’s journalism that doesn’t take itself too seriously and puts people first.