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...

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...

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.

Podcast: Grave Concerns — End in Mind The featured image and excerpt represent your post across your site and when shared on social media.

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...

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...

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...

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

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!!❤️

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.

Sure is!!

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

Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Lyric Video) YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen

Springsteen’s new anti ICE song, “Streets of Minneapolis”is #1 in 19 countries on iTunes.
Released yesterday.

m.youtube.com/watch?v=GDaP...

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.

‘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.

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.

@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...

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.

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...

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

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.

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.”

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...

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

@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.

Yeah…but it’s a DRY cold!

Minnesota gears up for a mass anti-immigration enforcement protest despite the dangerous cold A vast network of labor unions, progressive organizations and clergy is asking Minnesotans to stay away from work, school and stores in protest at immigration enforcement operations in the state.

Minnesota gears up for a mass anti-immigration enforcement protest despite the dangerous cold.
apnews.com/article/minn...

Yes it's cold; but the coldest air of winter arrives late this week The coldest air of winter is ahead late this week across Minnesota.

Today's -8F at MSP was the 2nd coldest of winter so far.
But we could hit -20F in the Twin Cities Friday and Saturday mornings.
The coldest air of winter blows in by Friday!
#mnwx
www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...

Reports indicate “dazzling auroral displays in unexpected areas Monday evening and early Tuesday morning. It could also disrupt satellite-based communications and GPS accuracy.”
This is the one, halfway decent pic I managed to get when the aurora was really dancing last fall.

This moment will be defined by what we choose to record - Poynter Local press and local residents must document history as federal force grows routine

From the respected journalism organization @poynterinstitute.bsky.social on the importance of documenting events in Minnesota and elsewhere.

www.poynter.org/commentary/2...