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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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Saturday Dumpling Co. to make State Fair debut

Saturday Dumpling Co. to make State Fair debut

This year’s list of new foods includes Pickle Pies, Honey Brisket Battered Potatoes, and, from new vendor Saturday Dumpling Co., Ube Cheesecake Wontons.
by Nina Moini and Aron Woldeslassie

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Minnesota OB-GYN says strict abortion bans limit medical student training

Minnesota OB-GYN says strict abortion bans limit medical student training

A bill introduced in Congress would help medical residents in states with strict abortion bans travel for training related to abortion, miscarriages and complications like ectopic pregnancies.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Community members create public art to grieve ICE surge

Community members create public art to grieve ICE surge

A group of artists has invited residents of Minneapolis’ Central and Powderhorn neighborhoods to process the state’s ICE surge by constructing "street altars" to be placed on street corners around the city.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Rhythm of the River Music Festival celebrates 20 years in southern Minnesota

Rhythm of the River Music Festival celebrates 20 years in southern Minnesota

The two-day festival in Jackson this year will feature all returning favorites from the past 20 years of the festival. Founder Kathy Fransen says this year is likely the last time it will be in its current form.
by Catharine Richert and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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An ER doctor shares important reminders to stay safe this summer

An ER doctor shares important reminders to stay safe this summer

Summer comes with special times and, unfortunately, special accidents. Dr. Jim Miner, chair of emergency medicine at the University of Minnesota, shares how you can stay out of the emergency room this summer.
by Catharine Richert and Ellen Finn

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'It is affecting this community immensely': Imam condemns continued targeting of Somalis

'It is affecting this community immensely': Imam condemns continued targeting of Somalis

Minnesota’s Somali community was alarmed when President Donald Trump posted a video showing children in hijabs at a St. Paul kindergarten graduation ceremony.
by Catharine Richert and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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