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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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State police obtain phone video showing 2021 shooting of Winston Smith

State police obtain phone video showing 2021 shooting of Winston Smith

The Bureau of Criminal Apprehension did not release the video or describe it in detail, but the agency says the footage shows the fatal shooting of Winston Smith in Minneapolis on June 3, 2021.
by MPR News Staff and Matt Sepic

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Can a vibe be intellectual property? A Minnesota-based influencer says yes in lawsuit

Can a vibe be intellectual property? A Minnesota-based influencer says yes in lawsuit

The first-of-its kind lawsuit could change the influencer industry. Hear from The Verge reporter Mia Sato on her story about the influencer rivalry.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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U of M study finds large investors evict renters at higher rate

U of M study finds large investors evict renters at higher rate

Minnesota researchers found eviction rates for single family homes are higher for properties owned by large investors, especially private equity firms. And it finds rentals owned by private equity are concentrated in lower income neighborhoods.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Triple threat: Rosemount’s Ramlall sisters make up a basketball powerhouse family

Triple threat: Rosemount’s Ramlall sisters make up a basketball powerhouse family

As high school basketball season tips off, Amisha, Arshia and Ashna Ramlall have the eyes of fans, coaches and college recruiters alike. One sister already has committed to the Gophers and the other two have Division I offers.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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‘Don’t hesitate, just come:’ Stigma around food shelves is a barrier for food insecure people

‘Don’t hesitate, just come:’ Stigma around food shelves is a barrier for food insecure people

While many people spend the week of Thanksgiving worrying about getting the feast together, about one in every eleven people in Minnesota worry about where their next meal is coming from every day.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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