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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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Turkeys are trotting everywhere right now. We got an expert to answer your questions

Turkeys are trotting everywhere right now. We got an expert to answer your questions

It's the time of year when wild turkeys are out and about looking to expand their flock. So, we took the chance to get some turkey testimonials from Minnesotans about encounters they're having with our big-feathered friends and get questions they’d ask a turkey expert if they could.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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As diesel prices spike, Minnesota's trucking industry feeling the hit from war in Iran

As diesel prices spike, Minnesota's trucking industry feeling the hit from war in Iran

Diesel prices are nearing record highs and the president of the Minnesota Trucking Association says that’s creating a tough situation for truckers that could trickle down to everyday consumers.
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With 'Doors Open,' Minneapolis festival connects residents to their city

With 'Doors Open,' Minneapolis festival connects residents to their city

The rich culture and history of Minneapolis will be on full display for anyone to see this weekend with Doors Open. Seventy-five spaces across the city, many normally closed to the public, will open their doors for free for a behind-the-scenes look.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minneapolis emergency rent relief fund on track to dole out $300K in the first month

Minneapolis emergency rent relief fund on track to dole out $300K in the first month

The Minneapolis city council approved $2 million in emergency rent relief funds. The funding is being administered by Hennepin County and three community organizations. In the first two weeks $150,000 has gone out to residents.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Local academic, CEO publishes new framework for social change

Local academic, CEO publishes new framework for social change

Brittany Lewis explains in her new book, "Building a New Table: A Community-Centered Handbook for Transformative Social Change,” how to be inclusive in a research setting.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Minnesota woman in ICE detention with ovarian cyst denied humanitarian parole

Minnesota woman in ICE detention with ovarian cyst denied humanitarian parole

Rep. Angie Craig told MPR News that Andrea Pedro-Francisco, who has been seeking medical care for her tennis ball sized cyst from ICE detention in Texas, will not be released for treatment.
by Nina Moini, Aleesa Kuznetsov and Ellen Finn

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Playoff bonanza: Wild fall in high-scoring game, Wolves fans hopeful for Anthony Edwards' return

Playoff bonanza: Wild fall in high-scoring game, Wolves fans hopeful for Anthony Edwards' return

Edwards was on the court practicing Monday ahead of the start of the Timberwolves round 2 series against the San Antonio Spurs. He had injured his knee in Game 4 of Minnesota's opening round series with the Denver Nuggets.
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