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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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Caretakers of Alex Pretti memorial begin planning for more permanent remembrance site

Caretakers of Alex Pretti memorial begin planning for more permanent remembrance site

Neighbors have been taking care of a makeshift memorial for Minneapolis nurse Alex Pretti since he was shot and killed by federal agents in January. Now, they’re making plans to create a more permanent memorial.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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MN organization plans to launch 20 'democracy protection centers' ahead of midterms

MN organization plans to launch 20 'democracy protection centers' ahead of midterms

Community leaders from COPAL are leveraging what they’ve learned after this winter’s federal surge and building out a network of constitutional observers to create a network of “democracy protectors.”
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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ICE agent charged with shooting, wounding man during Operation Metro Surge appears in court in Minneapolis

Christian Castro is due to make an initial appearance in Hennepin County court on Thursday afternoon on state charges, and in federal court in St. Paul on Friday morning on federal charges.
by MPR News Staff, Jon Collins and Matt Sepic

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Minnesota Now: Sept. 16, 2026

Minnesota Now: Sept. 16, 2026

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by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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What 15 years of data show about post-high school pathways for greater Minnesota graduates

What 15 years of data show about post-high school pathways for greater Minnesota graduates

New research from the Center for Rural Policy and Development analyzed the academic and career pathways of greater Minnesota high school graduates from 2008 to 2013.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Parent: Proposed Minneapolis school closures will disrupt learning, drive more families away

Parent: Proposed Minneapolis school closures will disrupt learning, drive more families away

The Minneapolis school district announced plans Tuesday night to close more than a dozen of its schools. A parent group is pushing back on the proposal.
by Nina Moini, Elizabeth Shockman and Ngoc Bui

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St. Paul council president: After Pig's Eye, city needs to change approach to encampments

St. Paul council president: After Pig's Eye, city needs to change approach to encampments

MPR News host Nina Moini talked with St. Paul City Council President Rebecca Noecker for updates on the city’s encampment plans and other issues facing Minnesota’s capital city, including police drones and the budget.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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