Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Minnesota Now: March 23, 2026

Nina Moini from Minnesota Now
Nina Moini.
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The Trump administration has sent ICE agents to more than a dozen airports across the country. We'll hear from a travel expert on what role federal agents could play at these airports and what he is seeing at MSP.

State lawmakers are taking up a bill that would limit zoning rules in order to potentially get more homes built in Minnesota. It's the third time supporters have tried to get legislation of this kind passed.

Also at the Legislature, a bill to repeal César Chavez Day in Minnesota. It comes after an investigation revealed allegations of sexual abuse.

And the Minnesota’s sports world is mourning the loss of hockey reporter Jessi Pierce today. We'll check in with our sports contributors who crossed paths with Pierce.

Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Lately I’ve Let Things Slide” by The Cactus Blossoms and our Song of the Day was “Castle Danger” by Tim Dallman.

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