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Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Minnesota Now with Nina Moini
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.

Listen: Missed the show? Want to hear a specific conversation? Check out past episodes and segments on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

Minnesota music: One of the pillars of Minnesota Now is featuring great Minnesota-based music. Here’s this year’s playlist of songs heard on the show.

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Transgender Day of Remembrance kindles sadness, celebration

Transgender Day of Remembrance kindles sadness, celebration

Transgender Day of Remembrance on Nov. 20 honors the memory of those killed in acts of anti-transgender violence. On Thursday, Cathy Wurzer spoke with Alex Iantaffi, a Minneapolis family therapist who works with transgender people about the day, and its importance.
by Cathy Wurzer, Ellen Finn and Sam Stroozas

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Jan Malcolm reflects on tenure as health commissioner

Jan Malcolm reflects on tenure as health commissioner

After nine years, Jan Malcolm says she plans to retire after a long career in public service. She led the state through the COVID-19 pandemic as health commissioner.
by Cathy Wurzer, Catharine Richert and Melissa Townsend

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Ellen Stanley celebrates 20 years of her 'Womenfolk' show with an epic concert

Ellen Stanley celebrates 20 years of her 'Womenfolk' show with an epic concert

Host Cathy Wurzer talks with Ellen Stanley, musician and host of KFAI’s show "Womenfolk” about music, her 20-year run on the radio, and the event celebrating it all happening on Nov. 20 at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis.
by Ellen Finn and Cathy Wurzer

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Snow and cold: Weather news with Paul Huttner

Snow and cold: Weather news with Paul Huttner

Mother Nature is always full of surprises here in Minnesota. We’ve gone from above average temps to below average temps with lots and lots and lots of snow! What's in store next? Host Cathy Wurzer ask MPR Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner.
by Cathy Wurzer

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