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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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Minnesota music: One of the pillars of Minnesota Now is featuring great Minnesota-based music. Here’s this year’s playlist of songs heard on the show.

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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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Lee Hawkins on the history of Georgetown University's involvement in slavery

Georgetown University made headlines back in 2017 when officials at the Washington D.C. university revealed that it had been involved in slavery. Lee Hawkins is journalist, musician and special correspondent for American Public Media. He joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about his reporting on the story.
by Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend and Gretchen Brown

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Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson on Minnesota sports news

Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson on Minnesota sports news

Wally is the publisher of Minnesota Score sports magazine and co-host of “10,000 Takes,” a sports talk show. Eric is the co-host of "10,000 Takes" and the Minnesota Vikings reporter for CBS Sports Radio’s “Eye on Football.” They joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more about the Minnesota baseball, soccer, hockey and more.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Little Asia Market brings Asian American makers and artists together in Minneapolis

It’s summertime and Minnesota Now is highlighting community gatherings across the state. Today host Cathy Wurzer talked with Wone and Youa Vang, the co-creators of the Little Asia Market popping up this weekend.
by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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Tenants say landlords are trying to get around St. Paul's new rent control law

Tenants say landlords are trying to get around St. Paul's new rent control law

St. Paul landlords are facing soaring inflation and energy costs but the city’s new rent control law is capping the amount they can charge for rent. Max Nesterak is Deputy Editor at The Minnesota Reformer and has covered the issue. He joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more about his reporting.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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