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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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'One of the hardest things I've done:' Chef Yia Vang competes on 'Bobby's Triple Threat'

'One of the hardest things I've done:' Chef Yia Vang competes on 'Bobby's Triple Threat'

Minneapolis chef Yia Vang is competing for a $25,000 prize on Food Network’s “Bobby’s Triple Threat.” He spoke with MPR News about taking on three chefs in three rounds and how he prepared for the competition.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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New book explores Minnesota's vast peatland ecosystem and climate change

New book explores Minnesota's vast peatland ecosystem and climate change

Peatlands cover 10 percent of Minnesota, more than 7 million acres, making the state home to the most peatlands in the contiguous United States. Peatlands are a type of wetland that prevents plant material from fully decomposing and could help researchers learn about global warming.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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State agriculture commissioner looks to strengthen North American trade amid tensions

State agriculture commissioner looks to strengthen North American trade amid tensions

Canada and Mexico are Minnesota’s two top agricultural trade partners. And amid a trade war with Canada, Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen met with his counterparts in North America at the 35th annual Tri National Agricultural Accord.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Catch, release, catch: Inside ICE's new 'farce' tactic

Catch, release, catch: Inside ICE's new 'farce' tactic

Multiple immigration detainees in Minnesota have been ordered released by federal judges only for them to be immediately re-detained by immigration officers at the doors of the Whipple Federal building.
by Cait Kelley

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'Very troubling': St. Paul City Council member Molly Coleman on full report of Mayor Her probe

'Very troubling': St. Paul City Council member Molly Coleman on full report of Mayor Her probe

St. Paul City Council member Molly Coleman was among those who called for the release of the full report from the investigation into sexual harassment allegations against Mayor Kaohly Her by Police Chief Axel Henry.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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