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Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Minnesota Now with Nina Moini
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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Some homeowners face sticker shock as cities and counties come out with property taxes

Some homeowners face sticker shock as cities and counties come out with property taxes

Anoka County approved a 17 percent property tax increase. Minneapolis is considering a seven percent increase and St. Paul has proposed an eight percent increase.
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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CEO Brian Thompson’s death sparks jokes and glee: A psychologist explains the reaction

CEO Brian Thompson’s death sparks jokes and glee: A psychologist explains the reaction

The killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in Manhattan on Dec. 4 released a flood of anger online — not at his death, but at the controversial insurance company he led and the wider health care industry.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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‘This is not a partisan issue:’ ATF director Dettelbach talks the future of gun safety in the U.S.

‘This is not a partisan issue:’ ATF director Dettelbach talks the future of gun safety in the U.S.

On Monday, public safety officials from across the country gathered in downtown Minneapolis to talk about strategies for reducing violent crime. It’s part of a summit hosted by the Justice Department.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Instead of spending money on Black Friday, Northfield teen spreads gratitude

Instead of spending money on Black Friday, Northfield teen spreads gratitude

Nika Hirsch was 6 years old when her dad was diagnosed with cancer. She asked her mom why people went crazy for Black Friday instead of giving back during Thanksgiving. So she took it upon herself to do 100 good deeds, which later became a global effort of kindness.
by Ellen Finn

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‘I’m standing with my people:’ South Korean Minnesotan watches political chaos unfold from afar

‘I’m standing with my people:’ South Korean Minnesotan watches political chaos unfold from afar

SeungGyeong Ji is from South Korea and currently an instructor at the University of Minnesota. She shared her reaction after South Korea’s president declared martial law.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Police release new photos as they search for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO

Police release new photos as they search for the gunman who killed UnitedHealthcare CEO

Two law enforcement officials say a masked gunman who stalked and killed the leader of one of the largest U.S. health insurance companies on a Manhattan sidewalk used ammunition emblazoned with the words “deny,” “defend” and “depose." 
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