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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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Hazel Belvo on why stamps are a good way to celebrate the work of George Morrison

Hazel Belvo on why stamps are a good way to celebrate the work of George Morrison

Friday, April 22, the U.S. Postal Service will honor George Morrison by releasing stamps featuring his work. Morrison is one of the nation’s greatest modernist artists and founding figure of Native American modernism. Hazel Belvo was married to George Morrison. She is a painter based both in Minneapolis and Grand-Marais and she speaks with Cathy Wurzer about Morrison's life, work and love of stamps.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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New book by Paul Douglas breaks down climate science for children

New book by Paul Douglas breaks down climate science for children

The new book “A Kid’s Guide to Saving the Planet” was written by long time Twin Cities meteorologist, broadcaster and entrepreneur Paul Douglas. He talks with Cathy Wurzer about writing a book to help young people understand climate change so they can get active on the issue.
by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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UMN expert gives drought outlook for Minnesota's spring and summer months

UMN expert gives drought outlook for Minnesota's spring and summer months

With this wet and chilly spring, it may be hard to remember the dry drought-ridden summer of last year. But as farmers and gardeners prepare for the growing season, many are wondering about the drought outlook for the coming months. Jeffrey Strock, is a professor at the University of Minnesota’s Southwest Research and Outreach Center. He talks with Cathy Wurzer about the drought outlook for spring and summer, drought trends connected to climate change and strategies to keep moisture in the soil.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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"Buy Nothing" movement is about sharing the wealth

There are more than 5.3 million members in more than seven thousand Buy Nothing Neighborhood groups, including here in Minnesota. Holly Andersen is the administrator for the Powderhorn neighborhood Buy Nothing Facebook group in Minneapolis and she talks with Cathy Wurzer about the philosophy and unexpected impact of the growing movement.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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The man behind $1 million in scholarships for north Mpls. graduates

The man behind $1 million in scholarships for north Mpls. graduates

Graduating seniors at North Community High School in Minneapolis are getting $10,000 in scholarship money from Pillsbury United Communities. Adair Mosley, President and CEO of Pillsbury United Communities, talks with Cathy Wurzer about why and how he raised the money and how other communities can too.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Russian speaking Jews are aiding "cousins" in besieged Ukraine

Russian speaking Jews are aiding "cousins" in besieged Ukraine

For the Jewish community, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine bears a striking similarity to Nazi Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941. Jewish Americans, especially Russian-speaking Jewish Americans, have sprung into action to help those going through a nightmare similar to what many of their ancestors endured. Cathy Wurzer speaks with Journalist Lev Gringauz about what's happening. Lev is an editorial fellow at the magazine "Twin Cities Jewfolk" and hosts the news podcast called “The Jews are Tired.”
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Bird flu spreads from flocks to raptors; what's next?

Bird flu spreads from flocks to raptors; what's next?

Nearly 2 million birds in commercial or backyard flocks have been affected by Avian Influenza or bird flu in Minnesota. Today, the University of Minnesota's Raptor Center confirmed that avian flu has killed 12 wild raptors. What is next and how can we all help prevent the spread? Host Cathy Wurzer talks with Jeff Bender, professor at the University of Minnesota in Environmental Health Sciences and Director of the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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