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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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DNR: 75-year-old system of protected lands is the 'heartbeat' of wildlife conservation

DNR: 75-year-old system of protected lands is the 'heartbeat' of wildlife conservation

Wildlife Management Areas emerged from a movement in the 1950s to conserve wetlands after many were drained or filled for agriculture. There are now about 1,500 of these protected areas in a variety of habitats across the state.
by Emily Bright and Alanna Elder

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Minneapolis Public Schools works to reenroll students dropped during ICE surge

Minneapolis Public Schools works to reenroll students dropped during ICE surge

In Minnesota, students who miss 15 consecutive days of school are dropped from enrollment in a district. MPS Director of Student Retention and Recovery Colleen Kaibel said there are multiple factors impacting absenteeism and enrollment in the district.
by Emily Bright and Alanna Elder

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'The kids are not alright': After ICE surge and Annunciation school shooting, how can we help kids heal?

'The kids are not alright': After ICE surge and Annunciation school shooting, how can we help kids heal?

A Minneapolis woman is going viral after overhearing two children at the playground talk about their experiences with trauma. One, a survivor of the Annunciation school shooting. The other, whose father was taken by ICE.
by Kelly Gordon and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Iranian Minnesotans have mixed emotions as conflict continues

Iranian Minnesotans have mixed emotions as conflict continues

President Donald Trump announced a temporary ceasefire in Iran on Tuesday after threatening to seriously escalate the war. Iranian Minnesotans shared their mixed emotions around the war, the Islamic Republic regime and the future of their motherland.
by Kyra Miles, Kelly Gordon and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Timberwolves stumble toward playoffs without Anthony Edwards

Timberwolves stumble toward playoffs without Anthony Edwards

Now that March Madness has come to a close, our sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson walk us through the week’s Twins, Frost, Wild and Timberwolves highlights.
by Kelly Gordon and Ellen Finn

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Minnesotan shares experiences from Cuba as the country faces monthslong U.S. oil blockade

Minnesotan shares experiences from Cuba as the country faces monthslong U.S. oil blockade

The U.S. has put Cuba under an oil blockade since the start of this year. The lack of gasoline has hit the country’s hospitals, food supply and public transportation. One Minnesotan shares what she’s seen as she’s spent time there providing medical aid.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Inside Kado no Mise: The 'corner restaurant' of Minnesota's only 2026 James Beard finalist

Inside Kado no Mise: The 'corner restaurant' of Minnesota's only 2026 James Beard finalist

Chef Shigeyuki Furukawa opened the restaurant Kado No Mise in 2017, determined to bring traditional Japanese cuisine to Minnesota. Now, he’s a finalist for Best Chef: Midwest for the second year in a row and the state’s only nominee this year in any James Beard category.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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