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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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'It's Wyoming's toad': Inside a multi-state effort to save a humble species from extinction

'It's Wyoming's toad': Inside a multi-state effort to save a humble species from extinction

A rare species of toad native to the high plains of Wyoming went basically extinct more than 30 years ago. Como Park Zoo is part of a group of zoos across the Midwest that are raising tadpoles and toads to help keep the species on the planet.
by Alanna Elder

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Minnesota choir set to head to South Korea for choral cultural exchange

Minnesota choir set to head to South Korea for choral cultural exchange

On Friday, the music of Korea will be showcased in a special performance by the Oratorio Society of Minnesota and the University of Minnesota School of Music. Then in August, members of the choir will travel to South Korea for a cultural exchange.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Months after surge, some families struggling to pay for DACA, work permit fees

Months after surge, some families struggling to pay for DACA, work permit fees

Many families during the federal surge of immigration agents were unable to work as they went into hiding. Now, they’re having trouble paying the fees to renew their DACA protections and work permits due to the lost income.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Slate of new laws aimed at addressing domestic violence in Minnesota take effect Aug. 1

Slate of new laws aimed at addressing domestic violence in Minnesota take effect Aug. 1

State lawmakers passed various measures this legislative session to address domestic violence, including new laws around warrants, guns, and survivor support. We heard more about the changes from a domestic violence prevention expert.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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First Amendment questions at center of lawsuit against Minnesota's AI nudification ban

First Amendment questions at center of lawsuit against Minnesota's AI nudification ban

A new state law was expected to take effect Aug. 1 targeting technologies that are used to create fake nude images and videos of people without their consent. A legal expert explained the likely arguments in a court battle that will delay implementation of the law.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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