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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.

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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‘Third places’ may be the answer to America’s loneliness epidemic

‘Third places’ may be the answer to America’s loneliness epidemic

With the whole world accessible on your smartphone, it’s hard to resist the call of the couch. It’s hurting us more than we think. Professor Richard Kyte explains why “third spaces” beyond home and work are vital for our wellbeing.
by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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The state of policing four years since George Floyd’s murder

The state of policing four years since George Floyd’s murder

George Floyd’s murder set off peaceful demonstrations and violent confrontations locally and across the country. Protestors called for changes to policing. That change has been slow, as expected. We are still seeing reform efforts develop and play out today.
by Cathy Wurzer and Jon Collins

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Rural emergency medicine is struggling to reach the far corners of Minnesota

Rural emergency medicine is struggling to reach the far corners of Minnesota

Twenty-four million dollars is going to short-term aid for rural EMS providers, who say they are struggling to meet the needs of large geographical areas with thin staffing levels and budgets. It may not be enough.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Let’s roll: Roller rink to open in Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis at end of May

Let’s roll: Roller rink to open in Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis at end of May

A new boutique skating rink is set to open next week in the empty space where CB2 used to be in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis. James Adams is the founder of Twin Cities Skaters and the owner of the rink.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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How to stay safe during a canoe trip

How to stay safe during a canoe trip

The news of two missing canoeists may make you feel uneasy, so we talked to an outfitter in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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At 99 years old, Kathleen Tousignant has a lot of life lessons to share, reflect

At 99 years old, Kathleen Tousignant has a lot of life lessons to share, reflect

In the MPR News series Connect the Dots, we’re asking community elders to share their wisdom and lessons learned about what really matters in life. And 99-year-old Kathleen Tousignant certainly fits the bill.
by Nina Moini, Chris Farrell and Ellen Finn

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