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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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Confused about Minnesota's THC edibles law? This cannabis attorney has answers

Confused about Minnesota's THC edibles law? This cannabis attorney has answers

In July Minnesota legalized edibles containing small amounts of hemp-derived THC. This is the biggest step the state has taken in legalizing marijuana but after six months, there is still a lot of confusion on sale regulations leading to cities to make it up as they go.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown and Sam Stroozas

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In new memoir, Elisa Bernick on growing up Jewish in 1960s New Hope, Minnesota

In new memoir, Elisa Bernick on growing up Jewish in 1960s New Hope, Minnesota

Elisa Bernick grew up with her share of family drama in suburban New Hope, Minnesota. But in a new book, she explores the roots of that drama and comes to some astounding and healing revelations.
by Cathy Wurzer and Euan Kerr

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Now that the DFL controls the MN state government - what will they do with their power?

Now that the DFL controls the MN state government - what will they do with their power?

Host Cathy Wurzer talks with Erik Eskola, journalist and political observer and Brian Bakst, MPR News political reporter about what they are watching for when lawmakers convene this winter.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Knock on a stranger's door to talk politics? These Minnesotans say sure!

Knock on a stranger's door to talk politics? These Minnesotans say sure!

Krista Gomez and Aaron Farris spent long afternoons door-knocking for their parties (DFL and GOP respectively) in the run up to the midterm elections. They talk with host Cathy Wurzer about how they’re treated at the doors, how they try to get out the vote and how they feel about the outcome.
by Gretchen Brown, Ellen Finn and Cathy Wurzer

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How well did polls predict the midterm winners?

How well did polls predict the midterm winners?

The pre-election polling and punditry pointed to strong Republican gains both nationally and here in Minnesota. That did not materialize. Host Cathy Wurzer talks with Craig Helmstetter, head of the APM Research Lab, which is part of the MPR News parent company, American Public Media Group.

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