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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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U of M professor takes Alzheimer's education to all 87 Minnesota counties

U of M professor takes Alzheimer's education to all 87 Minnesota counties

More than 100,000 Minnesotans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's disease. University of Minnesota professor Joseph Gaugler joined MPR News host Nina Moini to discuss his mission to visit all 87 counties to raise awareness and learn about dementia care across the state.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Minnesota Beethoven Festival returns to Winona for its 19th season

Minnesota Beethoven Festival returns to Winona for its 19th season

The three-week festival celebrates the famed composer and a variety of artists that interpret his music. Artistic and managing director Ned Kirk joined MPR News host Nina Moini to discuss the festival's history and what audiences can expect this year.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Advocate: Federal housing bill is 'really big deal' for Minnesota housing affordability

Advocate: Federal housing bill is 'really big deal' for Minnesota housing affordability

Elizabeth Glidden, deputy executive director of the non-profit Minnesota Housing Partnership, said the bill passage is a result of “a lot of pent up demand” for new housing policies. She talked to MPR News host Nina Moini about how important multiple programs under the bill will be in Minnesota’s housing landscape.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Trump’s DOJ said police reform was 'factually unjustified.' A new report shows otherwise.

Trump’s DOJ said police reform was 'factually unjustified.' A new report shows otherwise.

Police forces with records of unconstitutional policing continued to engage in excessive force even as the Trump administration declared federal oversight unnecessary, according to a new yearlong review by the ACLU.

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'People have lost everything': Minnesota Venezuelans seek help for earthquake victims

'People have lost everything': Minnesota Venezuelans seek help for earthquake victims

Minnesota Venezuelans are racing to collect and send supplies after devastating earthquakes struck their home country, killing nearly 1,500 people and leaving tens of thousands missing. 600 boxes of supplies collected in the Twin Cities are waiting to be shipped to Venezuela.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Minnesota Lynx continue their hot streak on top

Minnesota Lynx continue their hot streak on top

After celebrating coach Cheryl Reeve’s induction into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, Reeve got right back on the court, leading the team to win over the Dallas Wings.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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5 things about Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve's past, support system and goals

5 things about Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve's past, support system and goals

Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Saturday. MPR News digital producer Anika Besst spoke with Reeve in Knoxville before the induction about what has led her to this honor.
by Anika Besst

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