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Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Minnesota Now with Nina Moini
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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The year of data centers? Debate, investment heated up in Minnesota in 2025

The year of data centers? Debate, investment heated up in Minnesota in 2025

With cool temperatures and favorable tax exemptions, Minnesota has become an attractive place for tech companies searching for a place to build their data storage houses. MPR News reporter Kirsti Marohn recapped the data center beat in 2025.
by Nina Moini, Kirsti Marohn and Ngoc Bui

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Attacks against Hortmans, Hoffmans continue to weigh on Minnesota politics

Attacks against Hortmans, Hoffmans continue to weigh on Minnesota politics

Minnesota is still grappling with the shootings of two state lawmakers and their spouses in June 2025. MPR News politics reporter Dana Ferguson joined Minnesota Now to talk about the tragedy and its lasting mark on the legislature.
by Nina Moini, Dana Ferguson, Matthew Alvarez and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Meet an Annunciation family helping move the community toward healing after tragedy

Meet an Annunciation family helping move the community toward healing after tragedy

Kristen Neville and Michael Burt’s blended family of seven have long been part of the Annunciation Catholic Church and School community. Now, the parents are stepping up in new ways to help their community heal.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Tell us your hopes for 2026

Tell us your hopes for 2026

What do you want to do or experience more of in 2026? Send us your dreams, goals and intentions — big and small.
by Alanna Elder

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Holiday concert puts Christmas story in Latin America with centuries of music from the region

Holiday concert puts Christmas story in Latin America with centuries of music from the region

The Twin Cities choral group “Border CrosSing” will perform its annual program this weekend in Minneapolis. Members of the group joined YourClassical for a conversation and preview.
by Nina Moini, Tom Crann, Ellen Finn and Alanna Elder

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Outlook for Minnesota construction industry positive, but labor and tariffs pose challenges

Outlook for Minnesota construction industry positive, but labor and tariffs pose challenges

A survey by the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota finds 2026 looks to be steady, though there is some apprehension about technology’s role in the industry.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Help me give back during the holidays

Help me give back during the holidays

The holiday season for many is about giving gifts to family and friends. But sometimes the spirit of giving back can be overshadowed by all the ads and sales. In this Professional Help, we’ll have tips on how you can prioritize generosity.
by Alanna Elder

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Lawsuit alleges ICE is violating rights of people observing immigration operations in Minnesota

Lawsuit alleges ICE is violating rights of people observing immigration operations in Minnesota

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is facing a lawsuit, alleging its agents have violated the rights of Minnesotans who’ve been observing recent immigration operations in the state.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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