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Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

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Minnesota Now with Nina Moini is journalism that doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s reporting that puts people first with live, down-to-earth, unscripted interviews that aim to inform and entertain. Tune in to Minnesota Now weekdays at noon on the radio or the live audio stream at mprnews.org.

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Grandfather of Aniya Allen seeking justice in unsolved killing, 5 years later

Grandfather of Aniya Allen seeking justice in unsolved killing, 5 years later

This spring marks five years since a tragic series of shootings on the north side of Minneapolis. Within weeks, stray bullets hit three children, killing two. Only one of the three cases has been solved.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Why developers are building more luxury single-family rental homes in Minnesota

Why developers are building more luxury single-family rental homes in Minnesota

A new housing trend is growing across Minnesota suburbs: neighborhoods of newly built single-family homes designed specifically for renters. Supporters say the developments offer flexibility in a tight housing market, while critics question what they could mean for affordability and homeownership in the future.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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A lawsuit against a lawsuit: DOJ argues Minnesota overstepped authority in climate case

A lawsuit against a lawsuit: DOJ argues Minnesota overstepped authority in climate case

Minnesota’s lawsuit against major oil and gas companies is now facing a lawsuit of its own. The U.S. Department of Justice argues the state overstepped its authority, a case that could shape climate litigation efforts nationwide.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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State legislative auditor: New fraud watchdog office needs time, grace, resources for success

State legislative auditor: New fraud watchdog office needs time, grace, resources for success

Minnesota lawmakers have approved legislation creating a new Office of Inspector General to strengthen oversight of public program spending. Legislative Auditor Judy Randall joined Minnesota Now to discuss the office’s potential impact and the challenges ahead.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minnesota names its first youth poet laureate

Minnesota names its first youth poet laureate

Sienna Lee, a junior at Moorhead High School, was honored as the inaugural youth poet laureate by the Minnesota Humanities Center.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Inside Minneapolis Public Schools' budgeting errors

Inside Minneapolis Public Schools' budgeting errors

On Friday, Minneapolis Public Schools said it was able to shrink the district’s budget deficit after fixing a budget error. It’s just the latest problem to be revealed in the district’s finances.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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