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Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Minnesota Now with Nina Moini
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.

Listen: Missed the show? Want to hear a specific conversation? Check out past episodes and segments on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

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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Suspect in fatal shooting was barred from owning guns — here‘s how he might have gotten one

Suspect in fatal shooting was barred from owning guns — here‘s how he might have gotten one

The suspect in the fatal shooting of three first responders over the weekend was legally barred from owning guns. A senior news writer at a nonprofit news outlet covering gun violence explains how the suspect could have obtained the firearms.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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‘The most special weekend of my career’: Jessie Diggins' triumphant Minnesota homecoming

‘The most special weekend of my career’: Jessie Diggins' triumphant Minnesota homecoming

It was a historic weekend for cross country skiing here in Minnesota. Hometown hero and Olympic gold medalist Jessie Diggins joined us for a post-race debrief.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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‘We will always remember them’: Memorial group supports families of first responders killed in Burnsville

‘We will always remember them’: Memorial group supports families of first responders killed in Burnsville

After three Burnsville first responders were killed in the line of duty on Sunday, the Minnesota Law Enforcement Memorial Association is helping their families find a way forward.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Without total DFL support, the North Star Act is going south

Without total DFL support, the North Star Act is going south

DFL lawmakers are calling to make Minnesota a sanctuary state for immigrants, but support is lacking from both sides of the aisle. Hear from DFL State Senator Grant Hauschild on why he’s not supporting the bill.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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The other side of the bargaining table: A look at considerations from school boards during teacher contract negotiations

The other side of the bargaining table: A look at considerations from school boards during teacher contract negotiations

Teachers across the state are deep in contract negotiations. Hear from the Minnesota School Board Association on what they’re considering this contract cycle.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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