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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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A trans man facing persecution in Russia heard of ‘trans refuge’ state and fled to Minnesota

A trans man facing persecution in Russia heard of ‘trans refuge’ state and fled to Minnesota

Saturday marks one year since Minnesota became a refuge state for transgender people. The state’s status has reached far beyond its borders, leading a Russian couple to seek safety here in Minnesota.
by Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Thank You, Stranger: A MnDOT employee recalls a fiery rescue from I-94

Thank You, Stranger: A MnDOT employee recalls a fiery rescue from I-94

Dave Klepaida was one of the good Samaritans who came to the rescue of Sam Orbovich after his car started on fire during an accident on I-94 in St. Paul.
by Ellen Finn

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Timberwolves in four? and other Minnesota sports news

Timberwolves in four? and other Minnesota sports news

The team has won two games so far in a seven game series against the Phoenix Suns. It’s an exciting comeback after Minnesota lost to Phoenix every time they were matched in the regular season. Two more wins and the Wolves secure their spot in round 2 of the NBA playoffs.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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St. Paul is home to the first domestic violence shelter in the country. They just celebrated 50 years

St. Paul is home to the first domestic violence shelter in the country. They just celebrated 50 years

St. Paul is home to what’s considered the first shelter for survivors of domestic violence in the nation. It started when a group of volunteers in a legal office were taking calls from women seeking advice about divorce and changing their names.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Hennepin County Attorney’s office expands youth violence prevention program

Hennepin County Attorney’s office expands youth violence prevention program

A program to prevent youth violence could reach more young people in Hennepin County. County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced in a press conference on Wednesday that her office and the county are each spending $250,000 to expand the effort.
by Nina Moini, Alanna Elder and Ellen Finn

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Anoka-Hennepin school board OKs plan to avoid budget showdown

Anoka-Hennepin school board OKs plan to avoid budget showdown

Board members of the state’s largest school district agreed early Wednesday to move ahead with the budget process separately from policy and curriculum questions raised by a board member, the superintendent said.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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