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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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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.

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Twin Cities author releases children’s books celebrating Haitian language and music

Twin Cities author releases children’s books celebrating Haitian language and music

On Saturday Djenane Saint Juste is sharing two children’s books she self-published in three languages: English, French and Haitian Creole, a language she was not allowed to learn in school.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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What is coal ash and how is it regulated?

What is coal ash and how is it regulated?

About 5.5 million gallons of coal ash wastewater recently leaked from a northern Minnesota power plant. As of this year, the federal government is more strictly regulating the material.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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What national Democrats are saying about Walz’s auditioning as vice presidential candidate

What national Democrats are saying about Walz’s auditioning as vice presidential candidate

Minnesota native and Politico reporter Meredith Lee Hill shares details about what’s being said about Walz’s vice presidential viability behind closed doors.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Audio plays hidden across St. Paul share secret stories about capital city

Audio plays hidden across St. Paul share secret stories about capital city

“Hidden Herald” is a series of short audio plays telling 31 secret stories about the capital city’s downtown, written by 9 local playwrights and performed by 13 professional Twin Cities actors. 
by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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How a summer of rain is impacting gardens

How a summer of rain is impacting gardens

Excessive rain means a lot more growth, but also more pests. So what can you do if you’re facing those issues? Meg Cowden is here to help.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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