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Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

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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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ICE, Border Patrol getting $70 billion in funding. Advocates say it comes with little oversight

ICE, Border Patrol getting $70 billion in funding. Advocates say it comes with little oversight

President Trump has signed off on a massive increase in funding for U.S. immigration enforcement. Congressional Democrats had demanded reforms in the bill due to the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis this winter. Ultimately, those did not make it in the bill.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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'Guided by Gilbert' litter carries on Hortmans' legacy through service dogs

'Guided by Gilbert' litter carries on Hortmans' legacy through service dogs

One year after the deaths of Melissa and Mark Hortman and their dog Gilbert, Helping Paws is honoring their legacy through a new generation of service dogs. The "Guided by Gilbert" litter will train to support veterans and first responders with PTSD.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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'She's still here:' Rep. Kristin Bahner honors Melissa Hortman's legacy in her work and life

'She's still here:' Rep. Kristin Bahner honors Melissa Hortman's legacy in her work and life

State Rep. Kristin Bahner says she never doubted whether she would continue serving in public office even after the attacks on two lawmakers a year ago. In part, because she wanted to honor the legacy of her late colleague, former House Speaker Melissa Hortman.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Experts on uptick in political assassinations and polarization in recent years

Experts on uptick in political assassinations and polarization in recent years

Immediately after the shootings of two state lawmakers, some called it part of the rise in political violence they have been observing for some time across the country. Minnesota Now host Nina Moini spoke again with two of those experts a year after the attacks.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Steps to honor Hortman, prevent future tragedies take root in year since her assassination

Steps to honor Hortman, prevent future tragedies take root in year since her assassination

The assassination of Melissa Hortman, along with her husband, Mark, and the attempted killings of other lawmakers prompted policymakers to make changes aimed at tackling a growing number of threats. And they’re also taking steps to honor the late House Speaker’s memory.
by Dana Ferguson

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DEET for dinner? Study finds mosquitoes could learn to love bug spray

DEET for dinner? Study finds mosquitoes could learn to love bug spray

Researchers from the University of Tours in France and Virginia Tech found that they could condition mosquitoes to associate DEET with a food reward. While it’s not happening in nature currently, the study offers insight into the most effective way to use bug spray.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Inside the Twin Ports gay bar that helped fuel LGBTQ+ rights activism in northern Minnesota

Inside the Twin Ports gay bar that helped fuel LGBTQ+ rights activism in northern Minnesota

The new book “Remember the Main: The Gay Bar That Started a Movement in the Northland” tells the story of Bob Jansen, owner of the Main Club. It’s a gay bar that opened in the 1980s and served as a refuge and organizing hub for LGBTQ+ people in northern Minnesota.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Minnesota Truth Council begins collecting stories from ICE surge

Minnesota Truth Council begins collecting stories from ICE surge

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has filled all the seats for the truth council he created by executive order in March. The 15-member body is tasked with documenting events from the surge and synthesizing its findings into a final report.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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