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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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Report shows some Minnesota companies are profiting from war in Iran

Report shows some Minnesota companies are profiting from war in Iran

A report from MinnPost detailed numerous companies with defense contracts with the U.S. military. The war in Iran ballooned military spending, which made its way into the state’s economy.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Nothing compares 2 Prince: A look at his life and legacy 10 years after his death

10 years ago Minnesota — and the world — mourned the loss of cultural icon Prince. Andrea Swensson was a music journalist for The Current at the time and had a professional relationship with Prince. She reflects on the day she sat down with Prince and how his legacy lives on.
by Nina Moini, Aleesa Kuznetsov and Alanna Elder

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More than 70 Minnesota children detained in Operation Metro Surge, data show

More than 70 Minnesota children detained in Operation Metro Surge, data show

Sahan’s analysis of court records and federal deportation data represents the most thorough accounting yet of the Minnesota children detained during “Operation Metro Surge.”

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'A horrible decision': Domestic violence survivors hiding during ICE surge faced increase danger

'A horrible decision': Domestic violence survivors hiding during ICE surge faced increase danger

A domestic violence advocate told MPR News that increased immigration enforcement left some domestic violence survivors afraid to leave home, cutting them off from support and forcing difficult choices about their safety.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Expert: Cyberattacks on local governments are no longer rare

Expert: Cyberattacks on local governments are no longer rare

Minnesota documented 269 cybersecurity incidents from December 2024 to November 2025. That’s an average of about five incidents a week. Two major ones in April include on Winona County and Spring Lake Park Schools.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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