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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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Minnesota Forge ready to serve up a new era of pro volleyball

Minnesota Forge ready to serve up a new era of pro volleyball

Minnesota Forge, the state’s new Major League Volleyball team, will begin play in January 2027 at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul, with a mission to bring top-level women’s volleyball talent home to Minnesota.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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First results from state survey of LGBTQ+ Minnesotans released

First results from state survey of LGBTQ+ Minnesotans released

More than 7,000 Minnesotans responded to the survey by the Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans. The findings highlight both challenges and encouraging factors.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Voters choose Democrat Matt Little to run for competitive Congressional seat

Voters choose Democrat Matt Little to run for competitive Congressional seat

After winning the Democratic primary, former state Senator Matt Little will ask voters in the general election to send him to Congress to represent a competitive district in southeast Minnesota, which will be vacated by Angie Craig.
by Nina Moini, Brian Bakst and Ngoc Bui

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Minnesota governor's race will make history, break a streak Marlene Johnson started in 1983

Minnesota governor's race will make history, break a streak Marlene Johnson started in 1983

After Democrat Amy Klobuchar and Republican Lisa Demuth won their parties’ primaries, Minnesota is about to get its first woman governor. Marlene Johnson became the first Lieutenant Governor in 1983 and women have held the role since, despite never winning the top job.
by Nina Moini, Brian Bakst and Alanna Elder

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Turbulent Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor ends in upset win for David Crowley

Turbulent Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor ends in upset win for David Crowley

A Wisconsin reporter broke down the results of a competitive Democratic primary race for governor and what they mean leading up to the November midterms, where Crowley will face Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany.
by Nina Moini, Brian Bakst and Alanna Elder

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Republican Eric Pratt advances in competitive 2nd Congressional District race

Republican Eric Pratt advances in competitive 2nd Congressional District race

After winning the GOP primary, state Sen. Eric Pratt will ask voters in the general election to send him to Congress to represent a competitive district in southeast Minnesota.
by Nina Moini, Brian Bakst and Ngoc Bui

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