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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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The 'Minnesota Tip,' Day of the Dead marigolds and other fall flower stories

The 'Minnesota Tip,' Day of the Dead marigolds and other fall flower stories

On Oct. 26 volunteers will gather in Duluth for the annual routine of turning rose bushes on their sides to protect them from harsh conditions. It’s one of the many flower stories longtime KARE 11 anchor turned flower photographer Diana Pierce has been following for her newsletter, Blooming.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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'This s--- was stolen from us:' Coach Reeve rips refs after devastating Lynx loss

'This s--- was stolen from us:' Coach Reeve rips refs after devastating Lynx loss

To break down Reeve’s words, and the whole post-season for the Lynx, MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with La Velle E. Neal III, a sports columnist for the Minnesota Star Tribune.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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At 70, artist Jimmy Longoria still paints with ambition

At 70, artist Jimmy Longoria still paints with ambition

For our series “Connect the Dots” we’re asking community elders to share part of their life story and some of the lessons they’ve learned along the way about what matters in life.
by Cathy Wurzer, Chris Farrell and Ellen Finn

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Why are adults over 65 increasingly dying of overdose?

Why are adults over 65 increasingly dying of overdose?

Overdose deaths have increased by 9 percent among people over 65, according to one nationwide analysis by the health research and journalism outfit KFF.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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