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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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World Axe and World Knife Throwing Leagues host U.S. Open tournament in Minneapolis

World Axe and World Knife Throwing Leagues host U.S. Open tournament in Minneapolis

The World Axe and World Knife throwing leagues are hosting their U.S. Open Tournament this weekend in Minneapolis. Mario Zelaya joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more about the sport and the tournament this weekend.
by Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend and Simone Cazares

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Brian Bonner on the latest headlines from the war in Ukraine

Brian Bonner on the latest headlines from the war in Ukraine

This week’s headlines on the war in Ukraine include intensified attacks on civilians in the Donetsk province, the U.N.’s monitoring for violations against children, and U.S. military aid that may not be as generous as expected. To explore these stories and more, MPR News reporter Tim Nelson talked with his longtime friend and colleague Brian Bonner in Ukraine.
by Cathy Wurzer, Tim Nelson and Ellen Finn

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Dr. Joi on Minnesota's Black liberation movement

Dr. Joi on Minnesota's Black liberation movement

Dr. Joi is a community healer, speaker, and founder of Joi Unlimited and the Healing Justice Foundation and author of the book “Healing: The Act of Radical Self-Care.” Listen to her conversation with Shvonne Johnson on her new organization based in Minneapolis called Pimento Relief Services and leading Black liberation work in Minnesota. 
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Minnesota Now Full Show for July 11, 2022

Minnesota Now Full Show for July 11, 2022

New laws on THC edibles and what it means for breweries, a new recycling plant, a new sleep study and a look back at the Bell Museum’s history. Listen to the full show here.
by Melissa Townsend, Ellen Finn, Gretchen Brown and Simone Cazares

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Minnesota business news: THC seltzers, Minnesota ciders, and high housing prices

Minnesota business news: THC seltzers, Minnesota ciders, and high housing prices

Summer is the season for breweries here in Minnesota. Patrick Rehkamp is back to talk about news in the Minnesota beer and cider industries, along with other business news this week, including the health of the housing market. Rehkamp is a reporter for the Minneapolis St. Paul Business Journal.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Where and how can THC products be sold in Minnesota?

Where and how can THC products be sold in Minnesota?

When Minnesota's new law allowing hemp-derived THC edibles kicked in July 1, a lot of people were surprised, including local leaders across the state. The law sets the rules for maximum legal dosages for edibles and beverages, packaging, warning labels and the age of purchase. But the law is mostly silent on the issue of how and where those products can be sold and under what circumstances.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown and Sam Stroozas

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