Cathy Wurzer

Saint Paul

Host, Morning Edition at Minnesota Public Radio (St. Paul, MN)

Heard on the radio. (MPR News) Seen on TV. (TPT's Almanac program) Mn. Broadcaster’s Hall of Fame inductee. Non-profit founder. Author. Aspiring artist.

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Heat kicks into high gear after storms move through state

1 week ago | mprnews.org | Cathy Wurzer |Lukas Levin

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. Thunderstorms and rain hit the state this week, and behind them comes thick heat. “Listeners should take precautions this weekend,” said climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley. Heat index values or what the temperature will “feel” like could be as high as 105 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. According to Seeley that heat isn’t just affecting Minnesota.
Biggest turnout ever expected for Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth

1 week ago | mprnews.org | Cathy Wurzer |Lukas Levin

Thousands of racers are making final preparations before the three races for the annual Grandma’s Marathon in Duluth. Organizer Zach Schneider said this year is the largest amount of registrations they’ve seen. “Last year we had over 17,500 hit the finish line. We expect, with the registration numbers, that will top that this year by a couple hundred,” he said.
Tuition hikes on tap for University of Minnesota students this fall

1 week ago | mprnews.org | Cathy Wurzer |Gracie Stockton

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. Many Minnesota college students are set to pay a lot more for their education this fall. Minnesota State leaders in an 8-to-5 vote approved the biggest tuition increase in two decades Wednesday. They cited a $52 million budget gap and “tremendous uncertainty” for higher education right now as reasons for the increase.
Sen. Murphy speaks about political violence and security in wake of shootings

1 week ago | mprnews.org | Cathy Wurzer |Gracie Stockton

As Minnesotans process the loss of House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, state Sen. John Hoffman and his wife continue to recover from gunshot wounds. The sudden and brutal attacks shocked the state and nation and left many emotionally unmoored. Among those tasked with mourning while leading is Senate DFL Majority Leader Erin Murphy — a friend and colleague of Hortman and Hoffman.
Sen. Smith calls out Utah lawmaker’s posts about political shootings

1 week ago | mprnews.org | Cathy Wurzer |Gracie Stockton

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. Soon after the shootings of Minnesota House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman, Sen. John Hoffman and their spouses, Republican Sen. Mike Lee took to social media to make baseless claims about the alleged shooter’s connection to the political far left.
Burst of rain foreshadows month ahead

2 weeks ago | mprnews.org | Cathy Wurzer |Lukas Levin

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. Wind and air quality have been the big headlines of June’s weather patterns so far, but now rain is making its way to the top. “In fact, just in the last 36 hours, we’ve had about an inch and a half of rain at my house,” said climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley.
Cannabis tax hike rolled into new Minnesota budget concerns business owner

2 weeks ago | mprnews.org | Cathy Wurzer |Gracie Stockton

In the slew of bills and tweaks to existing law in Minnesota’s latest budget proposal is a significant tax hike on recreational cannabis, increasing the levy from 10 to 15 percent. By contrast, the gross receipts tax on beer, wine and liquor is 2.5 percent. Should Gov. Tim Walz sign the budget into law, Minnesota would have one of the highest tax rates on cannabis in the country — and that’s concerning business owners like Steven Brown.
Poison pill in Trump's budget bill could spoil sale of Minnesota Twins, other teams

2 weeks ago | mprnews.org | Cathy Wurzer |Gracie Stockton

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. The U.S. Senate is still working on changes to the Trump administration's budget bill sent over by the House last month. Buried deep in that bill is a poison pill that could sidetrack the sale of sports teams like the Minnesota Twins.
Parting Thoughts: Veteran journalist Chuck Haga remembered for his craft, curiosity and heart

2 weeks ago | mprnews.org | Cathy Wurzer |Lukas Levin

In our Parting Thoughts series, we remember everyday Minnesotans. One of the first things you might have noticed about writer Chuck Haga is his height. “He had me by about eight inches and 50-plus pounds,” said longtime friend Jim Durkin. But his imposing, taciturn air disappeared the moment you talked to him. “He always had a twinkle in his eye,” Durkin said. MPR News helps you turn down the noise and build shared understanding.
June came in hot, but weekend rains will cool it down

3 weeks ago | mprnews.org | Cathy Wurzer |Lukas Levin

Create an account or log in to save stories. Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories. Although June started off warmer than usual, that won’t last. More rain is on the horizon, and we need it. “We still could use more rainfall. And it looks like, well, it'll be kind of widely scattered this weekend,” said climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley. With that rain will come cooler temperatures that will bring the state average temperature below normal.