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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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A lawsuit against a lawsuit: DOJ argues Minnesota overstepped authority in climate case

A lawsuit against a lawsuit: DOJ argues Minnesota overstepped authority in climate case

Minnesota’s lawsuit against major oil and gas companies is now facing a lawsuit of its own. The U.S. Department of Justice argues the state overstepped its authority, a case that could shape climate litigation efforts nationwide.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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State legislative auditor: New fraud watchdog office needs time, grace, resources for success

State legislative auditor: New fraud watchdog office needs time, grace, resources for success

Minnesota lawmakers have approved legislation creating a new Office of Inspector General to strengthen oversight of public program spending. Legislative Auditor Judy Randall joined Minnesota Now to discuss the office’s potential impact and the challenges ahead.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minnesota names its first youth poet laureate

Minnesota names its first youth poet laureate

Sienna Lee, a junior at Moorhead High School, was honored as the inaugural youth poet laureate by the Minnesota Humanities Center.
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Inside Minneapolis Public Schools' budgeting errors

Inside Minneapolis Public Schools' budgeting errors

On Friday, Minneapolis Public Schools said it was able to shrink the district’s budget deficit after fixing a budget error. It’s just the latest problem to be revealed in the district’s finances.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minnesota teens continue to report declining rates of cannabis use

Minnesota teens continue to report declining rates of cannabis use

The findings come from survey data collected by the state in 2025 and show teens saying they’re using cannabis at half the rate they did a decade ago. Bloomington schools’ health services director shares her perspective.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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'A birdhouse for loons': DNR studying human-made platforms loons can nest in

'A birdhouse for loons': DNR studying human-made platforms loons can nest in

It comes after volunteers with the DNR say they’re seeing fewer chicks on Minnesota lakes in recent years. That has the agency looking for ways to make the state’s lakes a more desirable place for loons to nest and raise their young.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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