Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Minnesota Now: Sept. 28, 2026

Nina Moini from Minnesota Now
Nina Moini.
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Voters this November will decide on a constitutional amendment that could change how much money public and charter schools get from a state trust. A breakdown of the Permanent School Fund and what's on the ballot.

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is facing sexual harassment allegations from the police chief. We'll hear from one city council member on why she's calling for the release of the full report from a city investigation into the allegations.

Plus, you may have heard about forever chemicals and just how hard they can be to remove. Researchers in St. Cloud may have found a way to actually destroy PFAS.

Also, the Minnesota Vikings are off to a hot start for the season, while the Minnesota Lynx went cold for their playoff opener.

Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Stranger Blues” by Lamont Cranston Band and our Song of the Day was “Blue Sky” by Push and Turn.

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