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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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Walz is not the first Minnesotan to debate for the vice presidency. Take a look back at Walter Mondale’s historic 1976 debate

Walz is not the first Minnesotan to debate for the vice presidency. Take a look back at Walter Mondale’s historic 1976 debate

On the day of the Tim Walz and JD Vance vice presidential debate, we look back on the first ever VP debate between another Minnesotan candidate, Walter Mondale and Bob Dole in 1976.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Minnesota's climate law rollout sparks questions over what counts as 'carbon free'

Minnesota's climate law rollout sparks questions over what counts as 'carbon free'

It’s up to regulators to decide what exactly counts as carbon free — the key question that has arisen is whether burning trash and timber for energy should be a part of the mix.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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A deeper look at Walz's China ties ahead of Tuesday's debate

A deeper look at Walz's China ties ahead of Tuesday's debate

Gov. Tim Walz used to brag about his deep experience in China earlier in his political career. But now that he’s running for vice president, his campaign barely mentions it. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer dove deeper into the story with Curtis Gilbert, senior editor with APM Reports.
by Cathy Wurzer and Curtis Gilbert

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