Excited about this conversation! THIS THURSDAY at 7pm. Bet Shalom Congregation in Minnetonka, Mn. In person and virtual options. It’s the End in Mind fundraiser! Details: www.endinmindproject.org.

This is an important topic. I discussed it with long time metastatic cancer survivor, theologian and former @stolafstories.bsky.social professor, Deanna Thompson, for the “Grave Concerns” podcast. open.spotify.com/episode/3wID...

Momento Mori/Carpe Diem (Yeah we’ll die, so let’s live now!)

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Due to advancements in treatment and screening, more Americans are surviving cancer. But many are left with lingering mental health challenges like anxiety and depression.

Looking forward to spending meaningful time with good friends. Hope you can join the conversation. www.endinmindproject.org.

UMN to consider $30.5M bid from developer for Les Bolstad Golf Course. Rachel Development Inc., based in St. Michael, plans housing with supporting commercial development www.twincities.com/2026/06/05/u... Story by @imanicruzen

UMN to consider $30.5M bid from developer for Les Bolstad Golf Course

The University of Minnesota announced its intent to sell the public facility last June, citing financial and infrastructure needs.

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Feeling overwhelmed by uncertainty? Join me, Dr. Henry Emmons, Dr. Greg Plotnikoff of Minnesota Personalized Medicine, and Catherine Duncan for an extraordinary evening that will help! Wednesday, May 13th at 6:30pm The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University oshag.stkate.edu/event/naviga...

Navigating Uncertainty: An Immersive Mind-Body-Spirit Experience | The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University

The approximate run time of the event is 90 minutes with no intermission.   In a time that feels uncertain and overwhelming, join journalist Cathy Wurzer as she draws out empowering lessons from decad...

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Utterly stressed out? Join me this Wednesday at 6:30 pm for an immersive experience to help you navigate the uncertainty in our world. Link to tickets: oshag.stkate.edu/event/naviga...

Navigating Uncertainty: An Immersive Mind-Body-Spirit Experience | The O'Shaughnessy at St. Catherine University

The approximate run time of the event is 90 minutes with no intermission.   In a time that feels uncertain and overwhelming, join journalist Cathy Wurzer as she draws out empowering lessons from decad...

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How happy are you? It’s a good question to ask from time to time. I talked about some fascinating research into happiness with the delightful Dr Robert Waldinger at Gustavus Adolphus College. His book, “The Good Life” is a good read.

So honored to share a stage with three extraordinary healers in the integrative medicine space in a May 13 event at @stcatharines.bsky.social. Details: oshag.stkate.edu/event/naviga...

The games in Italy were Phill Drobnick’s fourth and final, as he’s decided it’s time to retire after two decades of coaching curling. He joined host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition today to reflect on his team’s Olympic run and a storied career.

Team USA curling coach reflects on final Olympic games, Minnesota hometown pride

The games in Italy were Phill Drobnick’s fourth and final, as he’s decided it’s time to retire after two decades of coaching curling. Drobnick joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Tuesday to reflect...

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Folks living with cancer might relate to this definition of trauma: the suffering that remains. I talk about this with cancer survivor, Deanna Thompson, for the “Grave Concerns” podcast. Listen: www.endinmindproject.org/all-resource...

Podcast: Grave Concerns — End in Mind

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I’m hosting a new podcast that walks listeners through things to ponder about the end of life. We start with Deanna Thompson, theologian and former St Olaf College professor. In 2009, she received a shocking diagnosis and was told to prepare to die. www.endinmindproject.org/all-resource...

Thanks @wccoradio.bsky.social for a nice write up. #caregiverlove

Film screening about caregiving offers conversation and community

Cathy Wurzer helps a lot of people talk about death these days through her nonprofit, End in Mind Project, which hosts a variety of events, including an in-person and virtual screening on Feb. 16 of a...

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For this week's Patreon newsletter, I'm remembering the life and career of James Van Der Beek. Plus, check out this event for a short film about caregivers from @cathywurzer.bsky.social - www.patreon.com/posts/pauls-...

Thank you @paulsmovietrip.bsky.social for your support!!❤️

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For this week's Patreon newsletter, I'm remembering the life and career of James Van Der Beek. Plus, check out this event for a short film about caregivers from @cathywurzer.bsky.social - www.patreon.com/posts/pauls-...

I found the hardest thing I’ve had to do is help take care of my dad when he was dying. There wasn’t a ton of support because everything happened fast. We will talk about those challenges and show some love to caregivers Monday, February 16. 7pm CT. Special, amazing guest: Jessica Zitter MD.

I’m a caregiver for my Mom. It can be a lot, but I consider it an honor. If you’re a caregiver, I invite you to a film screening and discussion with noted palliative care MD, Jessica Zitter. February 16 at 7pm CT. It’s virtual and in-person if you’re in Mpls/ St Paul.

Family caregivers have a huge burden and big challenges, especially at when their loved one has a terminal illness. This the focus of a film screening and discussion 2/16 at 7 pm CT. The event is virtual and in-person with palliative care doc Jessica Zitter, MD. I hope you’ll attend!

Federal agents arrest broadcaster Don Lemon in LA and local independent journalist, Georgia Fort, over the St. Paul church protest. That protest, over the church's pastor working for ICE, disrupted church services. Details: www.mprnews.org

Springsteen’s new anti ICE song, “Streets of Minneapolis”is #1 in 19 countries on iTunes. Released yesterday. m.youtube.com/watch?v=GDaP...

Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Lyric Video)

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It’s an understatement to say the news has been intense, so it was nice to giggle a bit when a co-worker 3D printed a bunch of tiny, screaming possums. This one now proudly hangs out on top of my studio microphone, keeping me company.

More than 100 bike rides honoring Alex Pretti have been organized around the globe since a Minneapolis bike shop Angry Catfish’s call to action. This Saturday's “unity” ride will start at Washburn Fair Oaks Park in Minneapolis at 1 p.m. Pretti was a cyclist and a customer at Angry Catfish.

‘Popping up by the hour’: Bike rides to honor Alex Pretti going global

Angry Catfish bike shop organized a ride this Saturday and encouraged others to roll, too. Hundreds are likely.

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@brucespringsteen.net releases “Streets of Minneapolis” today. “Here in our home they killed and roamed, in the winter of '26…” www.youtube.com/embed/wWKSox...

While state and local officials ask for ICE drawdown, San Francisco Chronicle reports that an area near Fort Snelling and the Reserve Base could be used to house ICE agents/weapons/aircraft. www.sfchronicle.com/us-world/art...

Exclusive: Hegseth boosts Minneapolis immigration siege, approving use of military base

In an email obtained by the Chronicle, U.S. Customs and Border Protection asked for use of Fort Snelling to house federal immigration agents, weapons, vehicles and aircraft.

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Mike Lukovitch is an editorial cartoonist with the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

A federal appeals court declined to reinstate restrictions on federal agents’ tactics against protesters and observers in Minnesota, calling a district judge’s initial injunction on the matter “too broad” and “too vague.”

Live: Appeals court decides not to restrict agents' tactics, saying earlier injunction was too vague

The injunction will remain blocked while the case is pending in court. U.S. Circuit Judge Raymond Gruender dissented in part.

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Chris Madel drops out of race for GOP nomination for governor, blasts immigration crackdown minnesotareformer.com/2026/01/26/c...

Chris Madel drops out of race for GOP nomination for governor, blasts immigration crackdown • Minnesota Reformer

“I personally have spoken to several law enforcement officers, some Hispanic and some Asian, who have been pulled over by ICE on pretextual stops. Driving while Hispanic is not a crime, neither is dri...

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@cnn.com reports Border Patrol chief Greg Bovino is leaving MSP tomorrow along with some other agents.

Does anyone know who the woman in the pink coat is, the woman who captured the key video of Alex’s killing? Plz contact me: cwurzer@mpr.org

Man shot and killed by ICE agents in Mpls this morning. News briefing at 11:30 am CT carried live here: www.mprnews.org

Photo of anti-ICE rally and march in downtown Mpls in frigid weather. Haven’t heard crowd size estimates yet. www.mprnews.org for live updates.