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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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RISE for Youth works to address racial disparities for young people

RISE for Youth works to address racial disparities for young people

RISE for Youth, a new collaboration between Mayo Clinic and the Rochester, Minn., branch of the NAACP, is working to create equitable pathways for Black and underrepresented students.
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Public comment extended on proposal to expand Lutsen Mountain's ski area

Public comment extended on proposal to expand Lutsen Mountain's ski area

The owners of Lutsen Mountain's ski area have asked the U.S. Forest Service for permission to expand 500 acres into the Superior National Forest. Residents now have until Dec. 9 to submit their comments.
by Cathy Wurzer

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What to know about daylight savings time and the science of sleep

What to know about daylight savings time and the science of sleep

Here’s your twice-yearly reminder to mess with your clocks this weekend. Turn them an hour because daylight savings time is ending. The shift takes a physical, mental and even financial toll. That’s why there’s a growing movement to “lock the clock” – to stop the twice yearly move forward and back and just stick with one time system. 
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What to know about testing for chronic wasting disease ahead of deer hunting opener

What to know about testing for chronic wasting disease ahead of deer hunting opener

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has reported the first suspected case of chronic wasting disease in a wild deer along the state's western border. The news comes as the state’s firearm deer hunting opener starts Saturday.
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Song of the Day: 'Outstanding' by The Gap Band

Friday’s “Song of the Day” on Minnesota Now comes from KMOJ general manager and DJ Freddie Bell to honor one of the The Gap Band’s founding members.
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Song of the Day: Emmett Kai's 'Tiger Balm'

Thursday’s Song of the Day on Minnesota Now came courtesy of Pat Brickson and his show “Mixtape” on KSRQ in Thief River Falls.
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