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Statewide Conversation on COVID19 - Aug 21 - Ed Commissioner Mary Cathryn Ricker

KAXE | By Heidi Holtan
Published August 21, 2020 at 12:15 PM CDT
https://education.mn.gov/MDE/about/cmsh/
Minnesota Education Commissioner - Mary Cathryn Ricker

A statewide conversation with Minnesota’s Department of Education Commissioner - Mary Cathryn Ricker.  It’s your opportunity to ask questions about Minnesota’s response and plans during this COVID-19 pandemic.   

This week the Education Commissioner answered questions about the upcoming school year and how schools are planning and preparing.

If you didn’t get a chance to send or call in your question this week email covid@ampers.org or call 612-562-9895. 
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Heidi Holtan
For more than two decades, Heidi Holtan has helped shape the sound of KAXE. Since joining the station in 2002 as a volunteer music programmer, she has worn many hats including the weekly book program, Realgoodwords, hosting the Morning Show, creation and host of the weekly call-in program Between You and Me, serving as Outreach Producer. Program Director, News Director and currently Director of Content and Public Affairs.
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