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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 Councilmember plans community meeting in response to shooting of Yia Xiong

St. Paul Councilmember plans community meeting in response to shooting of Yia Xiong

The killing of a Hmong man by police in St. Paul has fueled calls to fire the officers involved and institute police reforms. At a protest over the weekend, Yia Xiong’s family said he had hearing loss and did not speak English, raising concerns about how police interact with people across language barriers and disability.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Is this the year for a ‘red flag’ gun law in Minnesota?

Is this the year for a ‘red flag’ gun law in Minnesota?

A big crowd was expected to rally at the Minnesota capitol today in support of of two bills they say would tighten gun safety in the state. One bill would expand background checks to all firearms purchases. The other, coined a "red flag" law, could take firearms away from people deemed a threat.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Two prominent Minnesotans on caring for their aging parents

Two prominent Minnesotans on caring for their aging parents

Friday, Feb. 17 is National Caregivers Day. President Biden outlined his support for caregivers in his State of the Union address earlier this month, and that includes those who take care of their aging parents. It’s not something many people plan for in the U.S., but it is a common — and very big — role to take on.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Why a group of Allina Health Mercy Hospital doctors wants to unionize

Why a group of Allina Health Mercy Hospital doctors wants to unionize

Physicians at Allina Health Mercy Hospital are unionizing. They filed a petition for representation through Doctors Council SEIU, which already represents other healthcare workers at Allina Mercy, Unity and other hospitals throughout the state.
by Gretchen Brown and Cathy Wurzer

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North Minneapolis talent join St. Paul Chamber Orchestra for celebration

North Minneapolis talent join St. Paul Chamber Orchestra for celebration

To celebrate Black History Month, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra is teaming up with the Capri Theatre in north Minneapolis for a concert this weekend. The event called Northside Celebration features music from the orchestra and singers from the neighborhood.
by Melissa Townsend and Cathy Wurzer

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Marchers recognize Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives

American Indian women and girls represented 8 percent of all women and girls murdered in Minnesota, despite making up less than one percent of the state’s population.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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