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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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Minnesota teens continue to report declining rates of cannabis use

Minnesota teens continue to report declining rates of cannabis use

The findings come from survey data collected by the state in 2025 and show teens saying they’re using cannabis at half the rate they did a decade ago. Bloomington schools’ health services director shares her perspective.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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'A birdhouse for loons': DNR studying human-made platforms loons can nest in

'A birdhouse for loons': DNR studying human-made platforms loons can nest in

It comes after volunteers with the DNR say they’re seeing fewer chicks on Minnesota lakes in recent years. That has the agency looking for ways to make the state’s lakes a more desirable place for loons to nest and raise their young.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Turkeys are trotting everywhere right now. We got an expert to answer your questions

Turkeys are trotting everywhere right now. We got an expert to answer your questions

It's the time of year when wild turkeys are out and about looking to expand their flock. So, we took the chance to get some turkey testimonials from Minnesotans about encounters they're having with our big-feathered friends and get questions they’d ask a turkey expert if they could.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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As diesel prices spike, Minnesota's trucking industry feeling the hit from war in Iran

As diesel prices spike, Minnesota's trucking industry feeling the hit from war in Iran

Diesel prices are nearing record highs and the president of the Minnesota Trucking Association says that’s creating a tough situation for truckers that could trickle down to everyday consumers.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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With 'Doors Open,' Minneapolis festival connects residents to their city

With 'Doors Open,' Minneapolis festival connects residents to their city

The rich culture and history of Minneapolis will be on full display for anyone to see this weekend with Doors Open. Seventy-five spaces across the city, many normally closed to the public, will open their doors for free for a behind-the-scenes look.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minneapolis emergency rent relief fund on track to dole out $300K in the first month

Minneapolis emergency rent relief fund on track to dole out $300K in the first month

The Minneapolis city council approved $2 million in emergency rent relief funds. The funding is being administered by Hennepin County and three community organizations. In the first two weeks $150,000 has gone out to residents.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Local academic, CEO publishes new framework for social change

Local academic, CEO publishes new framework for social change

Brittany Lewis explains in her new book, "Building a New Table: A Community-Centered Handbook for Transformative Social Change,” how to be inclusive in a research setting.
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