Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Minnesota Now: Nov. 11, 2026

Nina Moini from Minnesota Now
Nina Moini.
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An ICE detention facility three hours west of the Twin Cities is open. MPR News went to Appleton, where the new center is located, and heard from an immigration lawyer about how they are preparing to represent clients.

On Veteran's Day, we learned about a unique program that helps military medics attend medical school at the University of Minnesota.

Plus, a new fellowship will help Dakota youth preserve their Native history for generations to come.

When is winter coming? MPR meteorologist Mandy Thalhuber shared the forecast.

A new documentary looks at how basketball became a symbol of resilience for Native communities at the University of Minnesota Morris.

The Minnesota Music Minute was “Don’t Give Up Yet” by Semisonic and “Red Flowers” by Sarah Holdyn was the Song of the Day.

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