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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 donors gave as ICE surged, but eviction filings are rising

Minneapolis donors gave as ICE surged, but eviction filings are rising

Residents organized to keep their neighbors housed during Operation Metro Surge, and convinced state legislators to pass a rent relief bill in May. Some fear it won’t be enough.
by Cari Spencer

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Annunciation parents look to engage community through storytelling

Annunciation parents look to engage community through storytelling

The Annunciation Light Alliance is hosting an event Monday with CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman to show his Oscar-winning documentary “All the Empty Rooms,” to discuss the impact of school shootings.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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15 Minnesotans have been charged with conspiracy. What does it mean for protesting?

15 Minnesotans have been charged with conspiracy. What does it mean for protesting?

15 individuals have been charged in relation to anti-ICE protests this winter, with prosecutors alleging they made plans over Signal chats to impede federal agents’ actions. A legal expert explains what those plans would have to look like to become a conspiracy, and what is protected as free speech.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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'Kumbayah: The Juneteenth Story' celebrates 30 years of bringing history to the stage

'Kumbayah: The Juneteenth Story' celebrates 30 years of bringing history to the stage

The 30th anniversary performance of “Kumbayah: The Juneteenth Story,” written by Rose McGee, will include guest appearances from people who have been a part of the story over the years.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Report authors say feds violated Minnesotans' human rights during ICE surge

Report authors say feds violated Minnesotans' human rights during ICE surge

The 186-page report from Human Rights Watch in part highlights how federal agents stopped or detained thousands of people and alleges that many of the arrests were arbitrary and race-based.
by Jon Collins

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Prosecutors say indicted anti-ICE protesters have ties to antifa groups. What is antifa?

Prosecutors say indicted anti-ICE protesters have ties to antifa groups. What is antifa?

15 people were charged by the federal government on charges of conspiring to impede immigration agents. Prosecutors said the defendants are connected to Direct Action Minnesota, which federal officials say is associated with antifa.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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A new sunscreen ingredient is OK'd for the first time in decades. Here's why doctors are excited

A new sunscreen ingredient is OK'd for the first time in decades. Here's why doctors are excited

The first sunscreen ingredient approved by the FDA in over 20 years will soon give Americans more, and potentially better, options for sun protection. University of Minnesota dermatologist Dr. Ingrid Polcari explained why the approval of bemotrizinol is generating excitement among skin cancer experts.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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