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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.

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Twin Cities musician Adam Bohanan is creating 'a very funky' soundtrack for Hanukkah

Twin Cities musician Adam Bohanan is creating 'a very funky' soundtrack for Hanukkah

Adam Bohanan is putting on a show called “A Very Funky Hanukkah Show,” Thursday night at The Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis where he will share some new original Hanukkah tunes.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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'People seek our food to feel close to home': Minneapolis chef says ICE fears hurt business

'People seek our food to feel close to home': Minneapolis chef says ICE fears hurt business

Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents have detained hundreds of people in the Twin Cities in recent weeks. The increased activity has put the restaurant industry on edge.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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State agricultural mental health specialists support farmers under rising economic strain

State agricultural mental health specialists support farmers under rising economic strain

Farmers are facing rising stress tied to economic pressure, driving an increase in calls to agricultural mental health hotlines. A Minnesota mental health specialist described how her work is helping meet that growing need.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Twin Cities nonprofits land funding from OpenAI’s new philanthropic arm

Twin Cities nonprofits land funding from OpenAI’s new philanthropic arm

The nonprofit arm of OpenAI pledged more than $40 million to organizations nationwide, with some of that funding headed to Minnesota. Merrick Community Services in St. Paul says the grant will support its core social service work.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Stymied by the Legislature on gun regulation, Walz tries executive orders

Stymied by the Legislature on gun regulation, Walz tries executive orders

Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday took some modest steps on guns through executive measures after being unable to muster legislative support to pass restrictions on firearms and ammunition.
by Peter Cox

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