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Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Minnesota Now with Nina Moini
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.

Listen: Missed the show? Want to hear a specific conversation? Check out past episodes and segments on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Minnesota music: One of the pillars of Minnesota Now is featuring great Minnesota-based music. Here’s this year’s playlist of songs heard on the show.

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Minnesota is helping people who have been in foster care pay for college

Minnesota is helping people who have been in foster care pay for college

For the first time, Minnesota is helping people who have been in foster care pay for full cost of attendance at public, private and tribal colleges across the state.
by Cathy Wurzer, Nicole Ki and Emily Bright

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Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty discusses reassignment of juvenile case to state attorney general

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty discusses reassignment of juvenile case to state attorney general

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty campaigned on a desire to reform the juvenile justice system. Now, four months into the job, her platform is getting its first big test — in the case of two teenagers charged with killing a 23-year-old woman in her Brooklyn Park apartment. She talks about it with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown and Alanna Elder

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Listen to the first episode of the North Shore's 'It Happens Here' podcast

‘It Happens Here: The Roots of Racial Inequity on the North Shore,’ is a series examining the history and present of racism on the north shore for WTIP North Shore Community Radio in Grand Marais. It recently won the Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association award for best radio series.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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'What I Eat in a Day' videos show a curated, disordered eating view, says Minnesota nutritionist

'What I Eat in a Day' videos show a curated, disordered eating view, says Minnesota nutritionist

“What I Eat in a Day” videos have millions of views on TikTok and Instagram. They can be a window into another person’s fridge and their life. But at times, the videos promote dangerously extreme calorie deficits and prolonged fasting. 
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Potential record high temperatures in Minnesota this week — but will the warm weather last?

Potential record high temperatures in Minnesota this week — but will the warm weather last?

Minnesota weather has turned summery seemingly overnight. MPR’s Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about this week’s high, possible record breaking temperatures, how long the warmth will last, last frost dates and rising flood risks.
by Cathy Wurzer and Paul Huttner

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New report examines U of M history of mistreating Native Americans and outlines recommendations for improving relations

New report examines U of M history of mistreating Native Americans and outlines recommendations for improving relations

Tribal and University of Minnesota researchers released a report Tuesday that details a long history of mistreatment of Native people by the university. Native leaders say this is the first time a major American university has critically examined its history with native people. MPR News reporter Dan Kraker has more on the Towards Recognition and University-Tribal Healing, or TRUTH, project.
by Cathy Wurzer, Dan Kraker and Melissa Olson

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How rural Northwest Minnesota businesses are surviving and even thriving despite labor shortages

How rural Northwest Minnesota businesses are surviving and even thriving despite labor shortages

Northwest Minnesota’s anchor businesses face similar headwinds as other manufacturers, but they've managed to weather the downturns without pulling up stakes and moving to more populated areas. What do these companies know that the rest of the world needs to learn? Senior Economics Contributor Chris Farrell headed north to find out and then joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about it.
by Cathy Wurzer, Ellen Finn and Chris Farrell

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'I grew up really fast': Twin Cities group connects women and girls dealing with the loss of their mothers

'I grew up really fast': Twin Cities group connects women and girls dealing with the loss of their mothers

It doesn’t matter how old you are: Whether you’re 6 or 60, the death of a parent can send shockwaves of grief through your world. It can be difficult to talk about and leave a person feeling very much alone. Christine Meyer and Fiona Antila joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about navigating grief and finding community.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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