Minnesota Now: Nov. 25, 2024
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A new lawsuit is taking aim at Minnesota’s abortion law. The groups suing include a national anti-abortion group and two “crisis pregnancy centers” in Minnesota and North Dakota. We talk to a legal expert about the case and where it goes from here. The war between Ukraine and Russia has escalated in recent days. Longtime Pioneer Press reporter Brian Bonner now lives in Kyiv and he joins us with a look at what’s happening there. Plus, two Minnesotans ran seven marathons in seven days on seven continents. We find out how — and why. And two turkeys from Northfield were pardoned earlier today by President Joe Biden. We meet Peach and Blossom. And we catch you up on football news in time for Thanksgiving. Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Hello Walls” by Boxcar. Our Song of the Day was “Thank You Friends” by Big Star.
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