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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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Inside Trump’s failed hunt for noncitizen voters

Inside Trump’s failed hunt for noncitizen voters

To prove the president’s claims of illegal voting, the government has harnessed the power of Homeland Security Investigations, a branch of DHS established to combat the worst cross-border crime. So far, the effort has produced meager results.

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Search for new MPD chief turns to residents, as council members host listening sessions

Search for new MPD chief turns to residents, as council members host listening sessions

After the resignation of Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara in May, the city is searching for a new chief. Council members LaTrisha Vetaw and Michael Rainville joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about what they’ll talk to Minneapolis residents about - and what they’re looking for in a new chief.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Governor’s Truth Council begins public presentations on impacts of immigration enforcement

Governor’s Truth Council begins public presentations on impacts of immigration enforcement

The Governor’s Truth Council has spent the summer collecting stories about the impact of Operation Metro Surge and Operation PARRIS on Minnesotans, drawing statements and stories from several hundred people.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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New 'Immunize Minnesota' coalition hopes to break down public health silos around vaccines

New 'Immunize Minnesota' coalition hopes to break down public health silos around vaccines

Immunize Minnesota so far has ten organizations and 30 individuals as part of its coalition. It hopes to be a central place to help educate and advocate around immunization across the state.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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How U.S.-Canada trade war could impact states like Minnesota

How U.S.-Canada trade war could impact states like Minnesota

President Donald Trump’s 50 percent tariffs on scores of Canadian imports kicked in over the weekend. Canada is now threatening retaliatory tariffs. Economist Livio Di Matteo said about 25 percent of Minnesota’s exports go to Canada. In North Dakota, that number is 80 percent.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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