Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Minnesota Now: April 21, 2026

Nina Moini from Minnesota Now
Nina Moini.
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Federal immigration agents detained more than 70 children in Minnesota during the surge over the winter. Nearly half of those children have since left the U.S., according to a new story by Sahan Journal. We'll learn more about what happened to those children and their families.

Some Minnesota companies have made money from the war in Iran. We'll talk with a MinnPost reporter who looked into defense contracts with the military.

It's the season of senioritis for college seniors who are looking for their next steps. We'll talk with a career counselor about how AI is changing the search for entry level jobs.

10 years ago, the world lost a superstar. We'll hear stories about Prince and a new song from the vault.

Our Minnesota Music Minute was “With This Tear” by Prince.

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