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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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Minnesota music: One of the pillars of Minnesota Now is featuring great Minnesota-based music. Here’s this year’s playlist of songs heard on the show.

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A look at the next generation of BIPOC artists with Emmy award-winning performer PaviElle French

A look at the next generation of BIPOC artists with Emmy award-winning performer PaviElle French

Emmy award-winning artist PaviElle French is one of the Twin Cities most beloved singers and performers. Her latest project, Liberation! Lifting Up Our Youth, is a multi-part residency that works to lift up the next generation of BIPOC artists. French joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer for a conversation on what motivates her to support her community and what she is seeing from this young group of artists.
by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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The latest on the ground in Ukraine with Minnesota native Brian Bonner

Former Pioneer Press reporter Brian Bonner has lived in Ukraine for 14 years where he led the Kyiv Post, Ukraine’s English-language newspaper, until 2021. Over the last three months, Bonner has joined MPR News reporter Tim Nelson for several conversations from the region. During their conversation on Minnesota Now, Bonner shared his feelings about his return to Kiev, the implications of the Ukranian fighters at Mariupol, how the war has affected Ukrainian farm life, and what’s next for NATO and how it could help fighting end in Ukraine.
by Tim Nelson and Ellen Finn

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What Dua Saleh is listening to

What Dua Saleh is listening to

Minnesota Now finds out what’s on Dua Saleh’s playlist.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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