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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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Duluth doctor explains how to stay healthy in hazardously smoky air

Duluth doctor explains how to stay healthy in hazardously smoky air

To cope with wildfire smoke blanketing the state, some Minnesotans are wearing N-95 masks or breaking out air filters to circulate fresh air. Dr. Dylan Wyatt of Duluth explained smoke’s effects on the body and how to handle it.
by Nina Moini and Aron Woldeslassie

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New coalition forms to unite Minnesota's African diaspora

New coalition forms to unite Minnesota's African diaspora

The Pan-African Leadership Coalition aims to bring together members of Minnesota’s African diaspora to address challenges impacting their communities.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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MPR News team shares wildfire, smoke outlook and the view from Ely

MPR News team shares wildfire, smoke outlook and the view from Ely

Wildfire smoke is nearly inescapable across most of Minnesota today and the wider Great Lakes region today, especially in Ely, a town near the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area.
by Nina Moini, Aleesa Kuznetsov, Alanna Elder and Ellen Finn

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St. Paul chef leads fundraiser for earthquake recovery in Venezuela

St. Paul chef leads fundraiser for earthquake recovery in Venezuela

Minnesota Venezuelans are racing to send aid after devastating earthquakes struck their home country. St. Paul chef Soleil Ramirez joined MPR News to discuss a sold-out fundraiser supporting relief efforts.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Hamline Midway Library grand opening Saturday after three years of litigation, construction

Hamline Midway Library grand opening Saturday after three years of litigation, construction

The new one-story library replaced a more than 90-year-old building that was demolished in 2025. Construction was delayed after a community group sued to preserve the historic building. The new library includes some original elements from the previous structure.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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