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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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Meet the Candidate: Tad Jude runs for Hennepin County Attorney

Meet the Candidate: Tad Jude runs for Hennepin County Attorney

For the first time in 24 years, voters in Hennepin County are voting for a new county attorney. There are a record seven candidates running for office and Minnesota Now host Cathy Wurzer is talking to every single one of them.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Trial begins for emergency contraception denial in Aitkin County

Trial begins for emergency contraception denial in Aitkin County

Jury selection is underway Monday in Aitkin County for a case believed to be the first of its kind in the nation. At issue is whether the rights of a McGregor Minnesota woman were violated when her local pharmacist refused to fill a prescription for emergency contraception.
by Cathy Wurzer, Simone Cazares and Sam Stroozas

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Remembering the I-35 bridge collapse: One survivor shares her story

Aug. 1 is the 15 year anniversary of the day the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis fell into the Mississippi River during the evening rush hour. The unbelievable tragedy was completely unexpected and took the lives of 13 people. Several drivers were rescued from the river — including Lindsay Walz. Host Cathy Wurzer met Walz at the I-35W Remembrance Garden near the bridge to talk about how she made it through.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Meet the Candidate: Paul Ostrow runs for Hennepin County Attorney

Meet the Candidate: Paul Ostrow runs for Hennepin County Attorney

For the first time in 24 years, voters in Hennepin County are voting for a new county attorney. This year there are a record seven candidates running for office and Minnesota Now host Cathy Wurzer is talking to every single one of them. In this installment we hear from Paul Ostrow.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Meet the Candidate: Martha Holton Dimick runs for Hennepin County Attorney

Meet the Candidate: Martha Holton Dimick runs for Hennepin County Attorney

For the first time in 24 years, voters in Hennepin County are voting for a new county attorney. This year there are a record seven candidates running for office and Minnesota Now host Cathy Wurzer is talking to every single one of them. In this installment we hear from Martha Holton Dimick.
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