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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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Derrick Thompson charged with 10 counts of criminal vehicular homicide

Derrick Thompson charged with 10 counts of criminal vehicular homicide

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced the driver in Friday’s crash that killed five young women in south Minneapolis has been charged with 10 felonies related to the crash. Derrick John Thompson, 27, faces five counts of criminal vehicular homicide and five counts for leaving the scene of the crash.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Native American leaders respond to DOJ report on Minneapolis police

Native American leaders respond to DOJ report on Minneapolis police

The U.S. Justice Department’s report listing civil rights violations by the Minneapolis police department confirmed what many in the city’s Native American community say they have experienced. The impending consent decree, which could put some legal teeth into policing reform, may help repair relations with Twin Cities BIPOC communities.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Olson

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Drought deepens in Minnesota

Drought deepens in Minnesota

Drought conditions continue to expand across Minnesota, according to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor Update, released Thursday morning. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer speaks with Assistant State Climatologist Pete Boulay.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Scandia, Minnesota's big plans to rebuild iconic water tower barn

Scandia, Minnesota's big plans to rebuild iconic water tower barn

The small town of Scandia, Minnesota recently received money from the state legislature toward reconstructing its iconic water tower barn and creating an arts and cultural heritage center in downtown Scandia. Host Cathy Wurzer speaks with Susan Rodsjo, a founding member of the Scandia Heritage Alliance.
by Cathy Wurzer and Emily Bright

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Longest day of the year begins with haze, ushers in potential showers this weekend

Longest day of the year begins with haze, ushers in potential showers this weekend

Wednesday is hot and hazy. Just one week ago, the air smelt like burnt tires from wildfire smoke. This time around, it is not smoke but ozone bringing about the milky skies.
by Emily Bright and Paul Huttner

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Twin Cities Jazz Fest co-directors talk festival's longevity, passing the torch

Twin Cities Jazz Fest co-directors talk festival's longevity, passing the torch

Camille Thurman, Christian McBride, Paquito D'Rivera and a whole line up of talented nationally and internationally acclaimed musicians perform Friday and Saturday at Mears Park in downtown St. Paul and over 15 venues across town.
by Emily Bright and Gretchen Brown

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