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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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First ever jazz festival in north Mpls. looks to celebrate cultural legacy of the neighborhood

First ever jazz festival in north Mpls. looks to celebrate cultural legacy of the neighborhood

This Sunday, the first ever Northside Jazz and Heritage Festival will take place on the Mississippi riverfront. The daylong event brings together musicians, artists and vendors to celebrate the rich musical and cultural history of north Minneapolis.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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'A coin flip': The tight Democratic race for Senate between Craig and Flanagan

'A coin flip': The tight Democratic race for Senate between Craig and Flanagan

Congresswoman Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan are considered the top contenders for the Democratic endorsement for the open U.S. Senate seat left by Sen. Tina Smith’s retirement. Political scientist Larry Jacobs believes it will be a close race.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Six months since federal surge, immigration enforcement has become less visible but more active

Six months since federal surge, immigration enforcement has become less visible but more active

Nick Miroff covers immigration and the Department of Homeland Security for The Atlantic. He's been tracking the shift nationwide and shared more of his reporting with MPR News host Nina Moini.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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The links between climate change and wildfires in Minnesota

The links between climate change and wildfires in Minnesota

As crews continue to battle wildfires in northeastern Minnesota, an atmospheric scientist breaks down the possible relationship between climate change and wildfires.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Advocates raise concern over St. Paul mayor's plans to clear encampments

Advocates raise concern over St. Paul mayor's plans to clear encampments

St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her recently announced her office is working with the county to close three encampments due to public health and safety concerns. We heard from one community advocate asking the city to put a pause on its plans.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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In Cook County, where 80 percent of economy relies on tourism, wildfires prove devastating

In Cook County, where 80 percent of economy relies on tourism, wildfires prove devastating

Tourism in northern Minnesota is taking a hit from the closure of the Boundary Waters and concerns about air quality. Visit Cook County is asking people not to cancel their trips to the North Shore.
by Nina Moini and Aron Woldeslassie

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Little House on the Prairie reboot brings beloved series to a new generation

Little House on the Prairie reboot brings beloved series to a new generation

Netflix has announced a second season for its reboot of the 1970s television adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Little House on the Prairie. Julien Nolan, director and curator of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum in Walnut Grove, shared his reaction to the new series.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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