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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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September 15, 2026 3:10 PM

In a first, new Minneapolis Fire Chief Reginald Freeman comes from outside department

Chief Reginald Freeman previously served as the fire chief in Hartford, Conn., and Oakland, Calif. Most recently he worked as a fire chief in Saudi Arabia.

by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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September 15, 2026 1:22 PM

Lynx forward Natasha Howard releases memoir

Her memoir, “The Vision Through My Lens: My Life in Basketball and Beyond,” was released Tuesday.

by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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September 15, 2026 1:20 PM

Justice Bus provides free mobile legal services across greater Minnesota

The Justice Bus is a mobile office set up to help with civil cases related to issues like eviction or custody arrangements. Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services is one of four organizations that operates a Justice Bus across the state.

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September 15, 2026 12:45 PM

Report takes deep dive into the Walz administration fraud response

The report from Minnesota Star Tribune lays out missed warning signs of fraud problems across state agencies.

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September 14, 2026 2:48 PM

Minnesota Now: Sept. 14, 2026

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by Nina Moini, Aleesa Kuznetsov, Ngoc Bui, Ellen Finn and Alanna Elder

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September 14, 2026 2:47 PM

Vikings win home opener after Kyler Murray injury, plus Gophers and Twins news

Kyler Murray sustained a concussion early in the game, leading Carson Wentz to come in as backup quarterback. Wentz helped the Vikings get a comeback win against the Green Bay Packers, 39-22.

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September 14, 2026 2:05 PM

Minnesota to stop use of hotel rooms to house people in mental health crises

The state said a lack of oversight and safety measures led to the shift away from using hotel rooms to care for and supervise people in a mental health crisis.

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September 14, 2026 1:45 PM

St. Thomas AI ethics expert: Independent body needed to regulate fast-growing technology

After a pair of AI researchers shared a warning that technology could lead to end of humanity, the CEOs of the country’s top AI companies are calling for a global slowdown.

by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov