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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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In-depth report on manhunt for Vance Boelter brings law enforcement response into question

In-depth report on manhunt for Vance Boelter brings law enforcement response into question

A Minnesota Star Tribune investigation lays out the details of a 43-hour statewide manhunt for the shooter who killed State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark and injured State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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At the end of the academic year, Fridley schools assess setbacks from ICE surge

At the end of the academic year, Fridley schools assess setbacks from ICE surge

Fridley Public Schools saw a dramatic reversal in enrollment, with a net loss of 91 students this school year, compared to a net gain of 102 students last school year. Superintendent Brenda Lewis said some students left the district due to ICE activity nearby schools, while others were deported.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minnesota Now in Moorhead: ‘River Keepers’ look to unite community through Red River

Minnesota Now in Moorhead: ‘River Keepers’ look to unite community through Red River

The Red River is part of the identity of the Fargo-Moorhead region, operating as a natural border separating the cities but also bringing community together. The organization River Keepers helps connect people to the river.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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With more healthcare mergers in Minnesota, Attorney General's office plays a key role

With more healthcare mergers in Minnesota, Attorney General's office plays a key role

On Monday night, the Attorney General’s office is hosting a public forum on the merger between North Memorial Health and Sandford Health. It’s one of two major healthcare mergers in Minnesota. Attorney General Keith Ellison joined Minnesota Now to talk about his role in approving mergers.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Minnesotans continue to navigate changes to asylum, green card applications

Minnesotans continue to navigate changes to asylum, green card applications

Federal immigration policy is always changing, but the changes have been happening more quickly in recent months. Immigration advocates and lawyers in Minnesota have been working with clients to navigate what it all means.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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After 50 years, musician Deb Jenkins is still finding ways to make Fargo-Moorhead more vibrant

After 50 years, musician Deb Jenkins is still finding ways to make Fargo-Moorhead more vibrant

Whether as a nurse, chef, musician or community member, Deb Jenkins has contributed to the Fargo-Moorhead community in many ways. During a live taping of Minnesota Now, we spoke to Jenkins about what makes the area so special to her.
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Farming is a community endeavor for this Moorhead-area producer

Farming is a community endeavor for this Moorhead-area producer

Noreen Thomas and her family produce vegetables, flowers, grains, eggs and seeds near Moorhead. Doubting Thomas Farms also includes producers raising honeybees, grazing cattle and harvesting herbs. And Thomas mentors other women in agriculture.
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Fowzia Adde turns to her refugee experience to help other immigrants thrive in Moorhead

Fowzia Adde turns to her refugee experience to help other immigrants thrive in Moorhead

Fowzia Adde founded the Immigrant Development Center to help other immigrants find jobs and settle in the region. She was inspired by her own struggle to transfer her nursing credentials into a career in the Red River Valley after spending seven years in a refugee camp in Kenya.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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