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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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Minneapolis allocates additional $1 million for rental assistance

Minneapolis allocates additional $1 million for rental assistance

The City of Minneapolis will allocate $1 million in funds for emergency rental assistance, as families impacted by the ongoing federal immigration operation seek help paying bills.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Cari Spencer

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'We are stubbornly OK': A Somali Minneapolis artist on resilience during ICE surge

'We are stubbornly OK': A Somali Minneapolis artist on resilience during ICE surge

Over the last few months, there has been a heightened focus on the Somali community in Minnesota. Ifrah Mansour, a Minneapolis Somali American artist, reflects on the last few months and how her community is staying steadfast.
by Kelly Gordon and Ellen Finn

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Minnesota clinics look to fill gap in gender-affirming care after Children's Minnesota pause

Minnesota clinics look to fill gap in gender-affirming care after Children's Minnesota pause

After Children's Minnesota announced it will no longer provide gender-affirming care for children, Family Tree Clinic reaffirmed that it will continue its gender affirming care.
by Kelly Gordon and Alanna Elder

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Duluth schools sign onto lawsuit against DHS to 'speak out on behalf' of districts who can't

Duluth schools sign onto lawsuit against DHS to 'speak out on behalf' of districts who can't

Minnesota school districts and educators filed a lawsuit seeking to block the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement from conducting immigration enforcement activity in or near public schools.
by Kelly Gordon, Ellen Finn and Alanna Elder

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While detained by ICE, Brooklyn Park women help agent experiencing seizure

While detained by ICE, Brooklyn Park women help agent experiencing seizure

Tippy Amundson and Heather Zemian were patrolling their Brooklyn Park neighborhood, looking out for the safety of kids getting off the bus from school. They ended up looking out for the safety of an ICE agent who detained them, too.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minneapolis hospitality industry reports serious disruption during ICE surge

Minneapolis hospitality industry reports serious disruption during ICE surge

In a survey by Meet Minneapolis, businesses in the hospitality industry report cancellations and reduced sales. When asking travelers about their plans to visit, 20 percent said they altered their travel plans to the city.
by Kelly Gordon and Ellen Finn

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