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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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November 4, 2026 2:46 PM

Minnesota DFL House leader says affordability will be top priority as party takes control

Democrats have won majorities in the Minnesota House and Senate, with a few close races headed for recounts. DFL House leader Zach Stephenson shared how he plans to use Democratic control of state government.

by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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November 3, 2026 2:56 PM

Minnesota Now: Nov. 3, 2026

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by Nina Moini, Alanna Elder, Aleesa Kuznetsov, Ngoc Bui and Ellen Finn

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November 3, 2026 2:48 PM

Voters energized and heading to the polls in Minneapolis and Moorhead

Voters expressed a sense of urgency while heading to the polls on Tuesday.

by Harshawn Ratanpal and Cari Spencer

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November 3, 2026 1:27 PM

Following Election Day results? Here's what a Minnesota political scientist says to watch for

University of Minnesota political scientist Larry Jacobs discusses the races that could reshape Congress and what the results may signal about the country's political direction.

by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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November 3, 2026 1:10 PM

'Democracy Protectors' gather across Minnesota to provide voter support for midterms

The Immigrant Defense Network has sent volunteers to 19 sites statewide to help the public navigate voting Tuesday.

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November 2, 2026 3:09 PM

Minnesota Now: Nov. 2, 2026

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by Nina Moini, Aleesa Kuznetsov, Ellen Finn, Ngoc Bui and Alanna Elder

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November 2, 2026 2:47 PM

Vikings undefeated streak comes to an end, Gophers have hard-fought loss to Indiana

The Minnesota Vikings lost 19-15 to the Detroit Lions. And the Minnesota Gophers lost in overtime, 23-16 to the most recent college football champions.

by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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November 2, 2026 2:45 PM

For one paranormal researcher, Minnesota's spooky and strange can be found year-round

Chad Lewis calls himself a researcher of the “weird and unusual.” He has authored over 20 books on the supernatural, and extensively lectures on his findings.

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November 2, 2026 2:02 PM

Poll chaplains hope to bring sense of calm to voting sites on Election Day

More than 150 clergy and lay people have been trained to be a space for conversation, nonpartisan resources and de-escalation, if needed.

by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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November 2, 2026 12:34 PM

What happens when voters turn to AI chatbots for election information?

The Brennan Center for Justice, a nonpartisan think tank, looked at how chatbots respond to conspiracy theories, but can also help create them.

by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Minnesota Now series

Minnesota DFL House leader says affordability will be top priority as party takes control

Minnesota Now: Nov. 3, 2026

Voters energized and heading to the polls in Minneapolis and Moorhead

Following Election Day results? Here's what a Minnesota political scientist says to watch for

'Democracy Protectors' gather across Minnesota to provide voter support for midterms

Minnesota Now: Nov. 2, 2026

Vikings undefeated streak comes to an end, Gophers have hard-fought loss to Indiana

For one paranormal researcher, Minnesota's spooky and strange can be found year-round

Poll chaplains hope to bring sense of calm to voting sites on Election Day

What happens when voters turn to AI chatbots for election information?

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