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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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'Reconnecting with the human': Minnesota podcast tackles humanity, womanhood and Islam

'Reconnecting with the human': Minnesota podcast tackles humanity, womanhood and Islam

As Ramadan approaches, observers ready themselves to pray, reflect and spend time with loved ones. The Digital Sisterhood podcast created in Woodbury, Minn., hopes to do just that.
by Cathy Wurzer, Alanna Elder and Amy Felegy

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Residents wonder why Monticello nuclear plant didn't mention radioactive water leak earlier

Residents wonder why Monticello nuclear plant didn't mention radioactive water leak earlier

On Wednesday evening, there will be a public meeting in Monticello on whether to extend the license of the nuclear plant in that city. On March 16, state officials said 400,000 gallons of radioactive water had leaked from a nuclear power plant in the city of Monticello back in November 2022.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kirsti Marohn

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James Beard nominee Karyn Tomlinson tells us what's for lunch

James Beard nominee Karyn Tomlinson tells us what's for lunch

Four chefs and one pastry chef from the Twin Cities have been nominated by the prestigious James Beard “Best Chef Midwest.” Finalists will be announced on March 29. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Karyn Tomlinson, the chef and owner of the St. Paul restaurant, Myriel.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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