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Drownings drive new safety effort for Minnesota kids with autism

Drownings drive new safety effort for Minnesota kids with autism

Fay Jede created Waeys Water Safety Foundation to honor her son who drowned after wandering from his home in 2024. She hopes to support mothers, especially in the East African community, with scholarships and information on water safety and kids with autism.

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‘I’m still heartbroken’: Sam Nordquist’s family struggles to make sense of his death

‘I’m still heartbroken’: Sam Nordquist’s family struggles to make sense of his death

Sam Nordquist of Oakdale traveled to New York state to meet the woman of his dreams. Nearly five months later, his body was found in a farmer’s field in a rural area. State investigators say he was held against his will for about a month in his girlfriend’s apartment.

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Jonathan Biss and Caroline Shaw respond to Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3

Jonathan Biss and Caroline Shaw respond to Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 3

On the latest episode of ‘New Classical Tracks,’ pianist Jonathan Biss delivers the final recording of his Beethoven Piano Concerti project: a recording featuring composer Caroline Shaw’s response to Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 3. Listen now with host Julie Amacher!

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Coffee Break: Taxes

Coffee Break: Taxes

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs related to taxes would you like to hear?