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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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Thousands from Ethiopian community set to gather in Minnesota for soccer tournament

Thousands from Ethiopian community set to gather in Minnesota for soccer tournament

The Twin Cities will be host to a soccer tournament starting Saturday that is known for being the largest gathering of the Ethiopian community anywhere outside of Ethiopia.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Help me climate-proof my home

Help me climate-proof my home

It’s severe weather season. Minnesota Now turned to an expert for tips on how to prepare your home for potential damage due to extreme weather.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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New law creates rules for Minnesota banks and credit unions venturing into cryptocurrency

New law creates rules for Minnesota banks and credit unions venturing into cryptocurrency

The law takes effect August 1 and lays out rules around crypto custody. Advocates for the legislation say it’s an important step in ensuring local banks and credit unions stay competitive against national crypto companies.
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Minnesota school safety agency welcomes new leader

Minnesota school safety agency welcomes new leader

The Minnesota School Safety Center is dedicated to helping schools prepare, respond and recover from all kinds of threats and emergencies.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minneapolis Downtown Council welcomes exemption for downtown in data center moratorium

Minneapolis Downtown Council welcomes exemption for downtown in data center moratorium

The Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday to put new data centers on hold but makes an exception for downtown. The head of the Minneapolis Downtown Council says having data centers in downtown could provide multiple benefits, including putting vacant buildings to use.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Twin Cities Pride organizer aims to bring joy, safety to festival this weekend

Twin Cities Pride organizer aims to bring joy, safety to festival this weekend

Twin Cities Pride returns with an annual festival in Loring Park and a parade in downtown Minneapolis this weekend. This year's celebration comes during a challenging moment for many LGBTQ+ people, with ongoing political battles over transgender rights nationwide.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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