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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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First ever Midwest Black Book Fair looks to be a dedicated space for Black stories

First ever Midwest Black Book Fair looks to be a dedicated space for Black stories

The inaugural Midwest Black Book Fair will bring dozens of Black authors and booksellers to north Minneapolis on Saturday. Terresa Hardaway, who’s behind the event and the owner of Black Garnet Books in St. Paul, joined Minnesota Now to give a preview.
by Kelly Gordon and Alanna Elder

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Rep. Cedrick Frazier leans on 'wide variety of experience' in Henn. County Attorney race

Rep. Cedrick Frazier leans on 'wide variety of experience' in Henn. County Attorney race

State Rep. Cedrick Frazier is set to face former federal prosecutor and Acting U.S. Attorney for Minnesota Anders Folk in November. Minnesota Now host Nina Moini spoke with Frazier about his priorities and vision for the office.
by Nina Moini, Ellen Finn and Ngoc Bui

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Anders Folk looks to bring federal prosecution experience to Hennepin Co. Attorney's office

Anders Folk looks to bring federal prosecution experience to Hennepin Co. Attorney's office

Minnesota Now host Nina Moini spoke with both candidates for Hennepin County Attorney. Anders Folk is a former federal prosecutor and Acting U.S. Attorney for Minnesota who will be facing State Rep. Cedrick Frazier in November.
by Nina Moini, Ellen Finn and Ngoc Bui

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Teen poets to share work reflecting on history and the future they hope for

Teen poets to share work reflecting on history and the future they hope for

In an event Thursday, teens will read poems from a workshop and mentorship program that asked them to reflect on the 250th anniversary of the U.S. and imagine the world they want to see.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Duluth brewery 'trimming' costs while pushing for delay, action on nationwide hemp THC ban

Duluth brewery 'trimming' costs while pushing for delay, action on nationwide hemp THC ban

Bent Paddle Brewing is counting down the days until a federal ban on hemp-derived THC products that have boosted business as beer sales have declined. The U.S. Senate recently voted to delay the ban by one month.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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