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Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Minnesota Now with Nina Moini
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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How are Minnesota election officials responding to concerns over vote security?

How are Minnesota election officials responding to concerns over vote security?

The first day of early voting is Friday, Sept. 23rd and there’s a lot of conversation about election integrity. How sure are we that our vote is being counted accurately? MPR News reporter Kirsti Marohn has been looking into this and speaks with guest host Melissa Townsend.

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The U.S. urban-rural divide is mostly a myth. Here's what's real.

The U.S. urban-rural divide is mostly a myth. Here's what's real.

If you live in a city or suburb, what you think you know about rural America is either outdated or wrong. On a special episode of Minnesota Now, host Kerri Miller talks with two academics who grew up and still live in rural areas to dispel the misunderstandings that feed the urban-rural divide.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Report from Ukraine: former Pioneer Press reporter Brian Bonner on his home's wartime headlines

Report from Ukraine: former Pioneer Press reporter Brian Bonner on his home's wartime headlines

This week’s headlines on the war in Ukraine include President Zelensky’s visit to reclaimed territory in Ukraine after Russian troops retreated.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Why are Minnesota congressional members being called out for potential conflicts of interest?

Why are Minnesota congressional members being called out for potential conflicts of interest?

The New York Times reported that three Minnesota members of Congress had potential conflicts over trading stocks, bonds and other financial assets. Host Cathy Wurzer spoke on the issue with the University of Minnesota’s Larry Jacobs.
by Cathy Wurzer, Ellen Finn and Sam Stroozas

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Minnesota Now for Sept. 14, 2022

Minnesota Now for Sept. 14, 2022

Three Minnesota members of Congress are being called out for stock trades, we get the back story on what's going on. We remember a true leader and hero from East Grand Forks Minnesota who passed away this week, Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner has a deep dive into what's happening with our weather and a reporter with the Rainy Lake Gazette talks about her top stories and this weekend a handful of media personalities are being inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasting hall of fame — including the wonderful Freddie Bell.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Freddie Bell and Cathy Wurzer talk about entering the hall of fame

Freddie Bell and Cathy Wurzer talk about entering the hall of fame

On Sept. 17, six media personalities are being inducted into the Minnesota Broadcasters Hall of Fame — including MPR’s Cathy Wurzer and KMOJ’s Freddie Bell. The two talk about their path, their craft and what this honor means to them both.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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