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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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"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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Stephanie Trudeau on The Dylan Tapes

Stephanie Trudeau discusses the upcoming book, The Dylan Tapes: Friends, Players, and Lovers Talkin’ Early Bob Dylan, with host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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Dr. Nathan Chomilo on Medicaid equity

Dr. Nathan Chomilo, Medical Director for the State of Minnesota's Medicaid & MinnesotaCare programs, discusses racial health equity.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Dr. Jay-Sheree Allen on child abuse prevention

Dr. Jay-Sheree Allen, a physician at Mayo Clinic and host of the podcast Millennial Health, discusses child abuse and prevention.
by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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Updates on the legislative session with Brian Bakst

After a weeklong break, state lawmakers are back in session Tuesday, with five weeks to go in this year’s legislative session. 
by Cathy Wurzer and Brian Bakst

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"Noor Kids" teaches about Ramadan tradition online

Noor Kids is working to make children and their families excited about Ramadan. It hopes to engage young people in important religious and cultural traditions.
by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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