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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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State climatologist: drought outlook ‘hasn’t been this good since the spring of 2019’

State climatologist: drought outlook ‘hasn’t been this good since the spring of 2019’

An update on Minnesota’s long-lasting drought came Thursday morning and for the first time since 2020, the vast majority of the state is no longer in a drought at all.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Twin Cities ‘gaga’ over Timberwolves playoff run as team prepares for third game in series Friday

Twin Cities ‘gaga’ over Timberwolves playoff run as team prepares for third game in series Friday

Minnesota fans under the age of 33 have never seen their teams take home a men’s championship in four major sports. Some are letting themselves hope that’s about to change.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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She was abused in Catholic school, then Sister Bernadette became a nun

She was abused in Catholic school, then Sister Bernadette became a nun

Sister Mary Bernadette Newton grew up in Eau Claire, Wis. She went to Catholic school, and she was abused in the first and fifth grade. She never thought she would become a nun after that, but then it became her life’s calling.
by Cathy Wurzer, Chris Farrell and Ellen Finn

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Bill to create state office for emergency medical services passes house, passage uncertain in senate

Bill to create state office for emergency medical services passes house, passage uncertain in senate

The bill would create a new Office of Emergency Medical Services in Minnesota. The office’s responsibilities would replace those of the Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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DFL lawmakers advance rideshare plan despite Uber, Lyft pushback

DFL lawmakers advance rideshare plan despite Uber, Lyft pushback

A new plan to pay rideshare drivers in Minnesota got its first public airing Tuesday at the Capitol. Drivers say it offers them security, but Uber and Lyft say it doesn’t work for them.
by Clay Masters

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