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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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DFL tax plan in the works includes 'millionaire tax,' shield from social security income

DFL tax plan in the works includes 'millionaire tax,' shield from social security income

The state legislature is considering a tax bill that could define what you pay for next year. Representatives in the house taxes committee spent the morning hearing from representatives of tribal nations, local governments and advocacy groups on a DFL tax plan.
by Emily Bright and Alanna Elder

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Geology Professor Jim Cotter schools us on Ely Greenstone

Geology Professor Jim Cotter schools us on Ely Greenstone

What do you think when you read the term ‘green stone’? Do you think emerald? Or jade? Jim Cotter, professor of Geology at the University of Minnesota Morris, is more likely to think Ely and the region’s greenstone belts.
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Killing of officer raises mental health and gun violence concerns

Killing of officer raises mental health and gun violence concerns

On Monday morning, there was a somber procession of law enforcement vehicles that escorted the body of Pope County sheriff’s deputy, Joshua Owen, from the Twin Cities, where an autopsy took place, to Glenwood Minn., the seat of Pope County.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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What are Stellate Ganglion Blocks? A look inside the treatment that has helped long COVID-19 patients

What are Stellate Ganglion Blocks? A look inside the treatment that has helped long COVID-19 patients

A growing number of providers around the country are using injections from the world of pain treatment to help long COVID patients regain taste and smell.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Medical storytelling brings the human side of health care to the stage

Medical storytelling brings the human side of health care to the stage

A group based at the University of Minnesota is teaming up with a popular podcast to bring the human side of health care to the stage. Seven health care professionals will share their stories at a live event in Minneapolis on April 22.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Duluth poet Sheila Packa shares her favorite poetry

Duluth poet Sheila Packa shares her favorite poetry

April is National Poetry Month and Minnesota Now has been connecting with poets around the state about their inspiration, past and present.
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