The Arctic Circle Podcast brings together voices from the growing international community dedicated to the future of the Arctic and our planet. This podcast showcases a collection of inspiring and informative speeches, sessions, and dialogues from heads of state, government officials, ministers, parliamentarians, experts, scientists, entrepreneurs, business leaders, indigenous representatives, environmentalists, students, activists, and other Arctic enthusiasts. Explore topics such as climat ...
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Plants are everything. They are also incredibly interesting. From the smallest duckweed to the tallest redwood, the botanical world is full of wonder. Tune in for a podcast celebrating everything botany.
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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.
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Listen to tales of true murder and mystery in Alaska.
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Golf Badgers (ɡɒlf bæʤə) - noun: A group of golfers obsessed with the game. Does this sound like you? If so, you're in the right place. Sam Cooper (Associate with Clayton, DeVries & Pont) and James Bledge (Course Manager @ Royal Liverpool Golf Club, Hoylake) invite some of their friends from across the architecture and green keeping industries to join them for a deep dive on all things golf. Feasting on a gluttonous diet of golf course architecture, greenkeeping, agronomy and all of the topi ...
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What is the key to achieving the extraordinary? Is there a secret recipe for going beyond the normal limits of what we can do? Do we all possess Extraordinariness? These are the questions that Jo and Jon try to answer through discussions with people who have done just that. We uncover the amazing feats that our guests have accomplished and see if we can come to understand how we all might be a little more extraordinary. Extraordinariness is a podcast about adventure, health and fitness, self ...
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Every beer begins with a brewer, here is their story. Recorded Live Every Other Friday at 8:30pm ET on Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and Kick. Join your hosts Dan Cook, Wendy Taylor, Rob Wilson, and Ken Konarzewski Jr. as they update you on news, events, and bring you interviews with some of the best brewers in the world.
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Hosts Ashley & Traci are creating a community and empowering women going thru midlife and aging, exploring the topic of midlife crisis an all its complexities. This is a space where we can come together to share our stories, our experiences, and our perspectives on this pivotal moment in our lives. Whether you're going through a midlife crisis yourself, going through menopause, dating in midlife or just interested in learning more about this fascinating topic, we invite you to join us for in ...
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This podcast will face political issues around the globe and discuss them-- with a highschooler, giving a whole new perspective. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-palfi/support
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Since the early days of the interwebs Cory Casoni, Brad Guigar, & Scott Kurtz have been creating and publishing content online. Join them every week to discuss art, test new media technologies, talk to other industry professionals, and share some laughs.
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The Big Travel Podcast: Exploring Life-Stories Through Travel. Taking you on a journey of discovery, with a wonderfully diverse selection of characters, The Big Travel Podcast explores life-stories in travel; from childhoods with little money but a spirit for exploration to fabulous tales of exotic climes and incredible adventures. Celebrities, authors, sports people, politicians, famous faces from TV, radio, music, stage and screen, SAS soldiers, adventurers and ordinary people taking extra ...
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Mythology extends past the Greek and Roman pantheon, and European fairy tales are only one section in the worldwide folklore lexicon. Every other Monday, join your host Gree, long time folk tale fan and short time global studies scholar, as we delve into stories from traditionally overlooked cultures from all over the planet. If you’re interested in hearing about myths and fables and legends from civilizations that have honed storytelling over thousands of years, “Colored Folklore” is the po ...
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The Hudson's Bay Company is one of the earliest corporations in the world and the oldest commercial organization in North America. It began as a fur trading company in 1670 and today owns a variety of retail corporations selling a diverse range of goods. In The Fur Country by Jules Verne, the plot describes how a team of Hudson's Bay Company members travel through the Northwest Territory of Canada with the aim of establishing a mission on the Arctic Circle. The members are a mixed bunch. One ...
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Have you ever caught yourself gazing up at a willow tree hunting for fairies? Daydreamed about stumbling upon a mermaid whilst in the water, or maybe pretended to be a mermaid so thoroughly that your eyes were chlorine burned? Then you've come to the right place! Here at the Gillyweed Girls Podcast, every week we slooth the sea stories that inspire our dreams and haunt our nightmares. If you like mermaids, ocean lore, magic, and laughing over stupid H2O references, this is the podcast for you.
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Audio recordings of talks and events at The Photographers' Gallery, London.
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We’ve seen small towns romanticized in countless books, movies, and TV shows – there’s always fall leaves coating the road, nosy neighbors who somehow know all of your business and that one bar, where the bartender knows everyone’s order. So why do we love small towns so much? And how does that image match up with reality? On HGTV’s Townsizing, renowned author and writer Anne Helen Petersen takes you to small towns across the U.S. and talks to the people who make them special. From HGTV’s Be ...
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Peaks Podcast, the exploration of climbing the highest peaks in each of our seven continents.
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Peaks Podcast is A detailed description of the adventure climbing the 7 summits of the world that's the highest peak on each of the 7 continents of our planet Earth:) Denali, Vinson, Carstensz, Elbrus, Aconcagua, Kilimanjaro and Everest. Also included our training climbs around the world in preparation for each of the big peaks. Both family friends and long time climbing buddies are featured throughout the years this podcast spans. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho ...
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Green Energy from the Arctic
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In this episode, we will explore views and perspectives on the potential of Arctic clean energy for the European market. Our panelists include: H.E. Angus Robertson: External Affairs Secretary of the Scottish Government André Küüsvek: CEO & President of the Nordic Investment Bank Robert Howe: Managing Director of Bremenports, Germany The discussion…
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This summer was a decent one for paddling in area lake in a canoe or kayak. Those who are adventurous love paddling the Boundary Waters for a longer canoe experience. Two Minnesotans have taken their love of canoeing to another level. Zach Fritz and Taylor Rau have just returned after canoeing from Minnesota to Canada’s Arctic Circle. It’s a more t…
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038 - North & back again (or maybe not) - Bledge and Sam discuss an ambitious trip to the Arctic Circle and whether Sam might now have to live in Sweden.
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I think most of you are aware that over the past 3 weeks I (Sam Cooper) have been on a trip in my campervan to the Arctic. You'll remember the previous episode with Jerry Mulvihill about Lofoten Links, but perhaps you've also seen the YouTube Vlog series that Bledge and I discuss in the pod. If not, you can find the channel here: https://www.youtub…
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Murder North of the Arctic Circle
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People imagine snow, ice, and bitter cold when they think of Alaska in January, but Alaska is a big place. I live on Kodiak Island in the southern part of the state, and the winter temperature here averages around 35⁰F (1.7⁰C). That may seem cold if you are from California, South America, or Australia, but is not a harsh winter temperature for most…
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Adventures on the Arctic Circle Trek: Belinda’s Solo Journey through Greenland’s Wilderness
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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered what it takes to hike the most northern trek in the world? Join us as we sit down with Belinda from Soul Treader to hear about her awe-inspiring adventure on the Arctic Circle Trek in Greenland. Belinda shares the raw and exhilarating experience of traversing Greenland's unique geography, from dealing with mass…
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Minnesota Now: Sept. 9, 2024
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The presidential campaigns are not pouring advertising money into Minnesota right now. But our listeners and television viewers in western Wisconsin are getting a lot of attention from both presidential campaigns. A longtime Wisconsin political reporter explained what makes the region uniquely competitive. Gov. Tim Walz’s rising profile has also li…
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Sunday night, the Minnesota Vikings started the season with a satisfying win against the New York Giants: 28 to 6. That’s a pretty good way for Sam Darnold to start his tenure as quarterback. He told reporters after the game the offensive, defensive and special teams had a lot to be proud of. For his part, “staying efficient” was the motto. MPR New…
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A one-of-a-kind resort is now open in Ely. North of North Resort and Outfitters was built from the ground up to be accessible for everyone, and that means everyone. The entire resort is accessible for people with disabilities. And it’s not just the lodging and the saunas that are accessible. It is also offering outdoor recreation programming for pe…
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Governor Tim Walz is in the midst of making another solo campaign swing through cities like Dallas and Reno on Monday, and Vegas and Phoenix on Tuesday. He’ll land in more familiar territory Friday when he campaigns a second time in Eau Claire, Wis. Eau Claire is an important region in the battleground state of Wisconsin. It’s not too far from the …
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Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz have not announced plans to try to make school meals free for all U.S. students if they’re elected to the White House. But the idea has gotten a lot of attention recently due to Walz’s rising national profile. He signed a law in 2023 that created a universal school meals program that is now e…
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Ep. 490 - Pinesap: A Parasitic Mystery
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Pinesap (Monotropa hypopitys) produces no leaves nor any chlorophyl. It “eats” fungi and can be found growing in many areas around the globe. It flowers in spring, fall, and summer and noby really knows if it is a single species or many. Despite its uniqueness, relatively little scientific attention has been paid to this little parasitic plant. Joi…
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Minnesota Now: Sept. 5, 2024
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The funeral is Thursday for one of the victims in Sunday’s tragic crash at Park Tavern. After information surfaced that the driver had five DWIs on his record, some lawmakers have their eyes on tighter restrictions for driving while intoxicated. We’ll learn more. September is healthy aging month and about one in five adults over age 55 experience s…
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Healthy aging month: New training helps people reach out to those with mental health struggles
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September is Healthy Aging Month. Aging happens to all of us. But it sometimes requires extra considerations to keep us healthy and thriving, both physically and mentally. About one in five adults over age 55 experience a mental health condition or concern, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But their needs are sometimes o…
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We all need a little help to get through life sometimes. From everyday questions to more complex problems, we’re asking the experts to lend us a hand. Throughout the series Professional Help, we’ll hear some direct advice, for us not-so-direct Minnesotans. Our ask: Help me start the home buying process. Our professional: Dan Schneider, realtor with…
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Funeral arrangements have been announced for the victims of the Park Tavern tragedy. Gabe Harvey will be laid to rest Thursday afternoon. A memorial service will be held for Kristina Folkerts next Thursday. Steven Frane Bailey has been charged in the case. Hennepin County Mary Moriarty said his blood alcohol level was four times the legal limit at …
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Anishinaabe author Ashley Fairbanks invites children to honor ancestral Native land in her new book
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Minnesota-born Anishinaabe author Ashley Fairbanks had her first book published on Aug. 27. The book is for children and is titled “This Land.” It invites kids to trace the history of their home and honor the Native people who lived on the land. It is part of a larger children’s series “Race to the Truth” that emphasizes the importance of talking a…
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Park Tavern reopens after deadly crash, as driver makes first court appearance
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A popular restaurant in St. Louis Park that was the scene of a tragic event over the Labor Day holiday weekend reopened its doors at noon Wednesday. On Sunday, a drunk driver plowed into the Park Tavern’s outdoor patio, killing two people and injuring nine others. The driver will make his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon. Reporter Elizabe…
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School is back in session and can you believe it? Meteorological summer technically ended on Saturday. The weather has been absolutely lovely this week but we will start feeling those fall temperatures soon. MPR meteorologist Sven Sundgaard joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer with a weather update.Par Minnesota Public Radio
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Minnesota Now: Sept. 4, 2024
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Park Tavern in St. Louis Park is reopening at this hour after a drunk driving crash left two dead and nine injured. The man charged in the case makes his first court appearance Wednesday and he had a history of DWIs. MPR News looked at tools to stop people from getting behind the wheel while while intoxicated. Shoreline erosion is exposing human re…
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Minnesota Now and Then: Remembering the Owatonna state school, Minnesota‘s early approach to child welfare
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In the latest installment of Minnesota Now and Then — where we peek into our state’s past to better understand its present — we go back to Minnesota’s beginnings of child welfare. Minnesota’s child welfare system has had its problems. In an expose published in 2023, the Minnesota Star Tribune uncovered a number of child deaths where the system fail…
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You may have seen the story first reported by the Duluth News Tribune: A boy discovered historic human remains on the shore of Lake Superior near the Scandia Cemetery next to Glensheen Mansion in Duluth. The bones were uncovered through the process of erosion along the shoreline. Erosion is a serious issue for cemeteries along bodies of water and i…
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Park Tavern crash raises questions about technological, legal tools to prevent impaired driving
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A man facing charges in Sunday’s drunk driving crash that killed two people and injured nine others at Park Tavern in St. Louis Park is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday afternoon. There are questions surrounding his DWI record. During yesterday’s news conference outlining the charges, Hennepin County Attorney Moriarty said it was “hugely prob…
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Minnesota Now: Sept. 3, 2024
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Nurse staffing levels have begun to improve in Minnesota hospitals and health systems, but it’s getting tougher to find doctors. We examined the trends in a health care workforce that is still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Tuesday is the first day of school for most Minnesota students. We found out what’s new this year. And we talked with …
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If you have a pet, you’ve likely had an instance of your heart racing when your dog or cat accidentally got out. Sometimes pets come back, but other times they run away. An all-volunteer group, “The Retrievers,” is dedicated to bringing lost dogs back home. Soon, the group will have a new tool in its kit that could be a game-changer. The group is t…
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Data out Tuesday about Minnesota’s medical workforce shows that nurse staffing levels are improving, but it's getting tough to find doctors. The report, from the Minnesota Hospital Association, finds the vacancy rate for physician jobs increased from nearly 12 percent to almost 15 percent this past year. To help explain the issue and potential solu…
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Most Minnesota students are back in school today, meeting their teachers and getting reacquainted with classmates. MPR News education reporter Elizabeth Shockman visited Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary in Minneapolis Tuesday morning. She joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about how the morning went in the state’s fourth-largest district.…
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Team USA is bringing home a silver medal in the Paralympics with the help of Minneapolis native Chuck Aoki. The wheelchair rugby team bowed to Japan 48-41 Monday night. Chuck is a co-captain of the team and is now the most decorated Team USA wheelchair rugby athlete, with three silvers and one bronze. He spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer live f…
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Vital Signs: Back-to-school vaccine timing and other health news
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Each month, Dr. Jon Hallberg joins MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about topics that are important to your health and take a deep dive into medical news. Hallberg is a family medicine physician at Mill City Clinic and a professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School. In this installment of Vital Signs, he talked about the new COVID-19 b…
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Arctic Geopolitics 101: Germany’s Perspective
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In this episode, Tjorven Bellmann, Political Director of the German Federal Foreign Office, shares Germany’s perspective on the implications of geopolitics for Arctic governance and cooperation. This speech was originally delivered at the 2024 Arctic Circle Berlin Forum. Arctic Circle is the largest network of international dialogue and cooperation…
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Ep. 489 - Protecting Peak Plants Revisited
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The Adirondack Mountains are home to a remarkable diversity of plant species. Situated in northern New York, these mountains are harsh enough that they foster a thriving alpine community. Despite their ability to handle some of the worst weather conditions, alpine plants can be quite sensitive to human traffic. With more and more people flocking to…
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Adapting and Overcoming: Kyle Evans' Ultra Marathon Journey
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In this episode of the Extraordinariness Podcast, Jon catches up with Kyle Evans, who shares his resilient journey from battling drug addiction to running ultra marathons. Kyle discusses his experience at the Ice Ultra in the Swedish Arctic, highlighting the challenges he faced when arriving in the Arctic circle to find his airline had lost all his…
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Behind the scenes with Peter Sagal of 'Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me'
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In 1998, the new public radio quiz show “Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me” did a regular segment called “Suck Up to Minnesota” in hopes of getting MPR to carry the program. It worked, and host Peter Sagal has been a weekend staple of our program lineup ever since. Sagal joined MPR News host Tom Crann on the big stage in Dan Patch Park at the Minnesota S…
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New school cellphone policy landscape across Minnesota includes locked pouches
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At United South Central Public Schools in Wells phones will be locked in a pouch for the entire day. Meanwhile at Grand Rapids-Big Fork Public Schools, phones will be put in a designated area during each class period.Par Minnesota Public Radio
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After nearly a decade in Minnesota, MPR News senior reporter Hannah Yang visited the Minnesota State Fair for the first time and shared her experiences with the food, arts and unique attractions she encountered.Par Minnesota Public Radio
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The desire to own a business runs strong throughout American history. “Entrepreneur. Americans have fallen in love with this French noun,” write two historians in their book about entrepreneurship. Much of the dynamism in our neighborhoods and communities comes from entrepreneurs and small business owners. Among them is Mhonpaj Lee Vang and her fam…
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Minnesota Now: Aug. 29, 2024
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School MCA results are out. The 2024 Minnesota teacher of the year is here to talk about what it means for students. And many of those students are facing new cell phone policies this year. We'll learn more about the more restrictive policies, why they're in place, and if they will work. We'll hear from generations of Hmong families about their ser…
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Teacher of the year: MCA test scores are not always reflective of student‘s knowledge
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The Minnesota Department of Education released test scores Monday morning for K-12 students across the state. The data shows scores have still not rebounded from a slump that began during the pandemic. About half of Minnesota public school students are proficient in reading and about 45 percent are proficient in math — numbers that have not changed…
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High school and college football fans are ringing in a new season. There are about one hundred high school games scheduled for Thursday afternoon and evening. The Minnesota Gophers play their first game at Huntington Bank Stadium. And for the Vikings, the regular season is just around the corner. Joining MPR News guest host Nina Moini with a footba…
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037 - Jerry Mulvihill of Lofoten Links - Arctic Special
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Badgers, It's been a little while since our last conversation, but I've been a bit preoccupied. I think most of you will be aware that poor Producer Harriet has been persuaded to go on another adventure in our trusty campervan. This time, we've gone north. About as far north as you can go really. It took almost 2 weeks but we finally drove from our…
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Minnesota Now: Mark Seeley Weather Quiz live from the State Fair
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It’s time once again to test how much you know about Minnesota weather and climate. Cathy Wurzer and Mark Seeley presented the annual Minnesota State Fair Weather Quiz Event to a live audience at the MPR stage on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. The quiz has questions related to Minnesota history, recent weather events, record weather events, and c…
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Abandon Ship: The F/V St. Patrick Disaster
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When crew members decide to abandon a floundering ship in the North Pacific in the winter in twenty-foot seas, they know they are unlikely to survive, even when they do everything right. If the captain can send out a May Day, everyone dons a pristine survival suit and seals it around their face, and they deploy and enter a life raft, they still fac…
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28 Best Cooling Products for Menopause Relief
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Send us a Text Message. Have you ever wondered if there's a way to conquer those relentless hot flashes during menopause? Join Ashley and Traci as we explore a treasure trove of menopause relief products designed to keep you cool, comfortable, and confident. We promise you'll discover the top 28 solutions, starting with the Good Patch Hot Flash Hem…
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Twin Cities mayors Jacob Frey and Melvin Carter address pandemic bounce back
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The fairgrounds is in the city of Falcon Heights, which might be considered neutral ground for our two guests, the executives of Minnesota’s Twin Cities. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer at the MPR State Fair stage to talk everything from property taxes, bringing back downtowns and thei…
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Kosher pickle champion, playwright victorious at this year’s state fair
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One of the Minnesota State Fair’s new Creative Activities competition categories was nearly 25 years in the making. Back in the year 2000, Doris Rubenstein was disqualified from the Minnesota State Fair’s pickle competition for the second time. The liquid in her pickle jar was cloudy, because she made them by a different process than the pickles th…
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There are lots of creatures at the fair. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer took the time to meet a feathered one: Rowan the red-tailed hawk. She also spoke with Lori Arent, Assistant Director of The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota. The organization opened 50 years ago this year and now sees nearly 1000 birds each year in its clinic. They also…
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Minnesota Now: Live from the State Fair on Aug. 27, 2024
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Minnesota Now broadcasted live from the state fair. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer was joined by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter, who each talked about their newly released budget proposals for 2025. They shared what's happening in each of their cities and their plans for the year ahead. Come to the fair for rabbits and ho…
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