Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?

Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Nina Moini from Minnesota Now
Nina Moini.
Chris McDuffie for MPR News

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.

Listen: Missed the show? Want to hear a specific conversation? Check out past episodes and segments on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Minnesota music: One of the pillars of Minnesota Now is featuring great Minnesota-based music. Here’s this year’s playlist of songs heard on the show.

Submit show ideas

Minnesota Now series

Out to Lunch | Thank You, Stranger | Connect the Dots | State of Democra-Z | Professional Help

Subscribe to Podcast
Trump canceled a landmark nature report. Scientists are publishing it anyway

Trump canceled a landmark nature report. Scientists are publishing it anyway

After a federal nature report was scrapped by the federal government, scientists decided to finish it themselves—independently—and now they’re asking for public feedback. University of Minnesota researcher Danielle Ignace joined Minnesota Now to talk about the research.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
After stalling for weeks, bill to create agency to combat fraud moves forward in House

After stalling for weeks, bill to create agency to combat fraud moves forward in House

Rep. Matt Norris, DFL-Blaine, is the author of a bill in the House that is calling for the creation of an agency, Office of the Inspector General, which would fight fraud. He joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about why he thinks the state needs the new office.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
MSP airport avoids long lines — and ICE presence — during TSA agent shortage

MSP airport avoids long lines — and ICE presence — during TSA agent shortage

TSA agents across the country haven’t been showing up to work because they aren’t getting paid due to the partial government shutdown. But so far, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has been spared from long security wait times.
by Nina Moini, Ellen Finn and Aleesa Kuznetsov

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Minn. House votes to repeal César Chavez Day following rape allegations

Minn. House votes to repeal César Chavez Day following rape allegations

Following allegations that the late labor leader sexually abused women and girls, state lawmakers said they would work quickly to repeal a Minnesota law honoring César Chavez.
by Dana Ferguson

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
For a third year in a row, lawmakers look to change zoning regulations

For a third year in a row, lawmakers look to change zoning regulations

Zoning regulations create rules around how property can be developed and used. Housing advocates want to change them statewide to address a shortage of homes. But the League of Minnesota Cities wants to leave those decisions to municipalities.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
St. Paul schools confronts mental health, learning impacts from ICE surge as students return

St. Paul schools confronts mental health, learning impacts from ICE surge as students return

This week, St. Paul Public Schools ended a temporary virtual learning option it began in mid-January, when many families feared sending their children to school due to the surge of federal immigration agents to Minnesota.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!