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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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January 9, 2023 1:51 PM

Minnesota Now for Jan. 9, 2023

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by Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown, Melissa Townsend and Ellen Finn

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January 9, 2023 1:26 PM

How does incarceration affect a family? A woman with multiple imprisoned family members shares her story

Up to 15,000 Minnesotan children have a parent or close family member who is incarcerated.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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January 9, 2023 11:48 AM

Ask a science teacher with Jill Jensen

Listen in for news about transparent frogs, snow on Mars and a lynx population in Minnesota update.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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January 5, 2023 1:26 PM

Minnesota Now - Jan. 5, 2023

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by Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend, Ellen Finn, Gretchen Brown and Britt Aamodt

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January 5, 2023 1:20 PM

Vikings vie for no. 2 after crushing game against Green Bay, and other sports news

Let's get into it with our sports experts Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson.

by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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January 5, 2023 1:07 PM

Musings of an 'aging millennial'

A comedy bit from Twin Cities-based actress and comedian Brittany Parker.

by Cathy Wurzer

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Top news at Minnesota colleges, from two student reporters

January 5, 2023 12:55 PM

'Back Channel Radio' documents Winona, Minn. boathouse community

Since 2013, Gina Favano has been living in a boathouse on a narrow island off the shores of Winona on the Mississippi River. She’s not alone.

by Cathy Wurzer and Britt Aamodt

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January 5, 2023 12:39 PM

New bill would codify abortion rights into Minnesota law

The House just wrapped up its first hearing on a bill to codify abortion rights into Minnesota law. Representative Carlie Kotyza-Witthuhn, the bills sponsor, shares the details.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown