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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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Struggling Lake Street businesses prepare for statewide economic blackout

Struggling Lake Street businesses prepare for statewide economic blackout

The Lake Street Council’s director of operations outlined the challenges some businesses are facing ahead of what’s being called a “general strike” scheduled for Friday.
by Nina Moini, Alanna Elder and Ellen Finn

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Central Minnesota nonprofit leader working to get her brother released from detention

Central Minnesota nonprofit leader working to get her brother released from detention

The brother of an immigrant advocate in central Minnesota was arrested by ICE and sent to a detention center in El Paso, Texas. He has no criminal record besides minor traffic violations.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Out to Lunch: Chef Ed Porter uses food and music as vehicles for connection

Out to Lunch: Chef Ed Porter uses food and music as vehicles for connection

Chef and musician Ed Porter blends his culinary talents with his skills in the studio. He released an album and paired it with a 12-course menu. He has a podcast where he talks with guests about food and music.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Unpacking the DOJ’s investigation into top Minnesota elected officials

Unpacking the DOJ’s investigation into top Minnesota elected officials

An expert breaks down the Justice Department’s investigation into the Governor, Attorney General and the mayors of Minneapolis and St. Paul for their repeated criticisms of federal immigration enforcement activity in the state.
by Nina Moini, Matt Sepic and Alanna Elder

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