Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Minnesota Now: Aug. 15, 2023

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Minneapolis leaders are required to ask community members about its police reform efforts. It's part of a settlement with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. We'll talk about what to expect from the public meetings, which begin Tuesday evening.

What if you didn't have to wait as long for a seedling to turn into a full-grown shade tree? We'll learn about a new poplar variety developed by scientists in Duluth.

Bus and train commuters, Metro Transit has a new general manager. We'll hear her plans for safety, hiring and more.

You can have a great business idea, but what if no one hears about it? We'll talk about an effort to spotlight five small businesses owned by Black women as part of National Black Business Month.

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