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Embracing Mortality: A Conversation with Shelby, Miles & Wurzer
What does it mean to live fully while knowing life is finite? That question will be at the heart of “Embracing Mortality: A Conversation with Shelby, Miles & Wurzer,” an evening of reflection, storytelling, and connection hosted by the End in Mind Project. It will take place on Thursday, June 25, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., both in person at Bet Shalom Synagogue in Minnetonka and virtually.
The conversation will bring together three of Minnesota’s most respected voices in journalism: Don Shelby, Pat Miles, and Cathy Wurzer.
For decades, these veteran broadcast journalists have helped Minnesotans make sense of life’s biggest moments. Now, they will turn their attention to a subject that touches every human life yet is rarely discussed openly: mortality.
Moderated by Wurzer, founder of End in Mind and longtime MPR News host, the evening will explore how embracing our eventual mortality can deepen our appreciation for life, strengthen our relationships, and clarify what matters most. The discussion will feature personal stories, reflections on loss and resilience, and insights gained through decades of reporting on the human experience.
Shelby, a former WCCO-TV anchor and reporter, spent 50 years covering major news events around the world and remains one of Minnesota’s most recognizable journalists.
Miles, a former WCCO-TV reporter and anchor, brings a deeply personal perspective shaped by the death of her husband. She is the co-author of Before All Is Said and Done, a book that explores grief, widowhood, end-of-life preparation, and the practical and emotional realities of loss.
Together, the three journalists will examine what it means to accept life’s impermanence, navigate grief, find meaning, and live with greater purpose.
About the End in Mind Project: Founded by Wurzer, End in Mind empowers people to proactively prepare for their death so they can live more fearless, intentional lives today. Through programs, conversations, and educational resources, the nonprofit encourages people to explore their fears around death and dying while reimagining what it means to live fully at every stage of life.
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3684011-0
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3684011-2
