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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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Minneapolis postpones closing Camp Nenookaasi

Minneapolis postpones closing Camp Nenookaasi

The city of Minneapolis is postponing the closure of an encampment of unsheltered people in a south Minneapolis neighborhood, according to a city spokesperson. 
by Melissa Olson

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St. Paul mayor Melvin Carter on the city's medical debt cancellation plan

St. Paul mayor Melvin Carter on the city's medical debt cancellation plan

St. Paul City Council has approved a budget for next year. It includes a tax hike of 3.7 percent and money for a host of programs and city services. The budget also funnels $1 million in leftover pandemic relief money from the federal government to a non-profit firm that will help residents who are saddled with medical debt.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Minnesota Now and Then: Soccer Olympian Briana Scurry

Minnesota Now and Then: Soccer Olympian Briana Scurry

Dayton-born Olympian Briana Scurry was recently honored by the Sports Museum, which awarded her its Soccer Legacy Award at a fundraising gala in Boston. She’s made a big impact since being a star player at Anoka High School. But she has another legacy: as an advocate for treatment of traumatic brain injuries.
by Robbie Mitchem, Jamal Allen, Britt Aamodt, Gretchen Brown and Alanna Elder

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Bill English's rise from 3M's first Black salesman to chief diversity officer

Bill English's rise from 3M's first Black salesman to chief diversity officer

We’re starting a new series — it’s all about Minnesotans over 70 with wisdom and lessons to share. First up, we hear from the first Black salesman at 3M.
by Cathy Wurzer, Chris Farrell, Feven Gerezgiher and Gretchen Brown

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Here's where to find holiday lights, straight from the author of the definitive lights guide

Here's where to find holiday lights, straight from the author of the definitive lights guide

You’ve likely seen holiday lights strung up on the houses in your neighborhood. And maybe you have a holiday tradition to pack into the car and see the best displays in the area. An annual guide can help you map out your road trip.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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This week in sports news with Wally and Eric

This week in sports news with Wally and Eric

Watching the Twins and Timberwolves could get easier soon, as Axios Twin Cities reported earlier this week. Both teams are ending contracts with the parent company behind Bally Sports, which streaming services have dropped. Of course, when you miss a game, Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson can help you get caught up.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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