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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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St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry on one year on the job

St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry on one year on the job

Henry joined MPR News guest host Catharine Richert to talk about unforeseen challenges, depleting staff levels, hiring solutions and how he’s addressing gun violence and school violence.
by Catharine Richert and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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First director of UMN Cannabis Research Center on studying the impact of marijuana legalization in Minnesota

First director of UMN Cannabis Research Center on studying the impact of marijuana legalization in Minnesota

Minnesota became one of the latest states to legalize marijuana with the passage of House File 100 earlier this year. The law included two and a half million dollars for the University of Minnesota to study the impact of legalization.
by Catharine Richert and Alanna Elder

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Wayne Ducheneaux II is stepping down from Native Governance Center. Here's a look at his legacy

Wayne Ducheneaux II is stepping down from Native Governance Center. Here's a look at his legacy

He was the Native-led organization’s first executive director and helped to grow its work from a single program to many — all of which serve tribes and their needs.
by Catharine Richert, Leah Lemm and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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How Snoopy has become an icon for Gen Z

How Snoopy has become an icon for Gen Z

Snoopy is synonymous with Minnesota, but Gen Z is turning the beloved beagle into their own hero.
by Catharine Richert and Ellen Finn

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