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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's Monastery celebrates 75 years of hospitality, service

St. Paul's Monastery celebrates 75 years of hospitality, service

St Paul’s Monastery in St. Paul is celebrating its 75th anniversary this weekend. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer speaks with SubPrioress Sister Linda Soler more about the monastery’s past, present and plans for the future.
by Cathy Wurzer and Emily Bright

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Bloomington is vying for a world expo to come to town in 2027. It's up against countries all over the world

Bloomington is vying for a world expo to come to town in 2027. It's up against countries all over the world

Minnesota, specifically Bloomington is vying for a World Expo to come to town in 2027. We should find out early Wednesday morning if Minnesota's bid is successful. Minnesota is up against Argentina, Serbia, Spain and Thailand.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Minnesota’s first nonbinary legislator on what led them to public service

Minnesota’s first nonbinary legislator on what led them to public service

All this month as part of our Changemakers series, MPR News is profiling trans and nonbinary leaders making a difference in Minnesota. MPR News producer Nicole Ki spoke with Duluth Representative Alicia Kozlowski, who made history last November as the first nonbinary person elected to the Minnesota Legislature.
by Cathy Wurzer and Nicole Ki

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The 'Black Velvet Punks' span from punk to jazz

The 'Black Velvet Punks' span from punk to jazz

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer speaks with Taylor Ngiri Seaberg, leader of the band Black Velvet Punks, which mixes punk and hip hop with jazz and soul.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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An update from Ukraine with a former Minnesotan

An update from Ukraine with a former Minnesotan

MPR News reporter Tim Nelson connects with former St Paul Pioneer Press reporter Brian Bonner, now living in Kyiv. Brian offers an update on life in Ukraine, the Ukrainian counteroffensive, the situations around the destroyed Kakhovka dam and more.
by Tim Nelson, Cathy Wurzer and Emily Bright

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