Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Minnesota Now: Sept. 23, 2026

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Minnesota's two candidates for governor, Lisa Demuth and Amy Klobuchar, are not aligned on politics. But they do share a common experience: they are both breast cancer survivors. How that diagnosis plays a role in how they shape policy.

On Capitol Hill, Renee Good's mother and a witness to Alex Pretti's killing testified in hopes of accountability.

Plus, a new report looks into how private equity has tapped into a popular autism therapy.

We took a history tour of the St. Paul Downtown Airport as it celebrates 100 years.

It's officially fall! Chief Meteorologist Ben Cathey shared the forecast.

And we talked to the Minnesota Wild's new emergency back up goaltender and learn about the critical role that may never be used.

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