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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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MN sports roundup: The history of the Gophers-Badgers football rivalry

MN sports roundup: The history of the Gophers-Badgers football rivalry

Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson bring host Cathy Wurzer a heaping helping of Minnesota sports fit for Thanksgiving. This week: the storied history of the Gophers-Badgers football rivalry, the Timberwolves's struggle for .500, the Wild's hot start to the season and a preview of the high school Prep Bowl this weekend.
by Cathy Wurzer

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How to start a restaurant when you don't have much money

How to start a restaurant when you don't have much money

Esperanza and Stephanie Lopez worked for years to open Spurs Bar & Grill in Willmar — and then they took a huge hit from the COVID-19 pandemic. Chris Farrell, who spoke to the mother-daughter team for the podcast "Small Change," told host Cathy Wurzer about their story.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Native American organizations in MN seek capital to replace "dilapidated" facilities

Native American organizations in MN seek capital to replace "dilapidated" facilities

16 Native American organizations in Minnesota are raising funds together to replace buildings they say are outdated and dilapidated. Joe Hobot, president and CEO of American Indian Opportunities Industrialization Center, spoke with host Cathy Wurzer about the importance of a thriving nonprofit sector to the Native American community.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Rochester school superintendent on innovating in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

Rochester school superintendent on innovating in response to the COVID-19 pandemic

As school staff and families weather yet another wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in Minnesota, some districts, including Rochester Public Schools, are adding extra days off in an effort to combat stress. Kent Pekel, Rochester's interim school superintendent, told host Cathy Wurzer how his district is working to overcome the challenges of the pandemic.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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A St. Olaf football player is building a barbershop — and a platform for student-athletes

A St. Olaf football player is building a barbershop — and a platform for student-athletes

Oles Against Inequality, a group of student-athlete activists at St. Olaf College in Northfield, has organized a pop-up barbershop on campus to better serve their school's diverse communities. Aidan Lloyd, the founder of OAI, told host Cathy Wurzer why he thinks it's important for athletes to speak up and take action.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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Miller, Hortman closer to deal on MN legislature special session

Miller, Hortman closer to deal on MN legislature special session

Minnesota legislative leaders have been going around and around on whether there will be a special session this year to address hero pay for frontline workers, drought relief and nursing home stability measures.
by Cathy Wurzer, Alex Cheng and Ariana Rosas

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Dr. Jay-Sheree Allen on how to stay safe from COVID-19 this Thanksgiving

Dr. Jay-Sheree Allen on how to stay safe from COVID-19 this Thanksgiving

As COVID-19 case numbers surge in Minnesota, you might be wondering how to stay safe at Thanksgiving gatherings this week. Dr. Jay-Sheree Allen joined host Cathy Wurzer to answer common questions and offer her advice.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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MPR's Tim Nelson on federal military doctors bolstering MN hospitals

MPR's Tim Nelson on federal military doctors bolstering MN hospitals

Dozens of military medical personnel will be pulling on scrubs and stepping into patient rooms at Hennepin Healthcare in downtown Minneapolis this week. MPR reporter Tim Nelson gave host Cathy Wurzer the latest on the medical response team from FEMA and the Department of Defense.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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