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Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Minnesota Now with Nina Moini
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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Student design competition opens for George Floyd memorial

Student design competition opens for George Floyd memorial

Students who are currently enrolled in an art, design, or construction related discipline can submit their designs for a 2,000 square foot space at 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Tenant advocates say eviction filings remain steady amid ICE surge due to mutual aid

Tenant advocates say eviction filings remain steady amid ICE surge due to mutual aid

HOME Line is a nonprofit that provides free legal help and advocacy for Minnesota tenants. The organization says the ICE surge has led to the busiest time in their 30 year history, with calls for financial aid up 76 percent.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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From Minnesota to the Olympics: Doctor makes history for Mexico in skiing

From Minnesota to the Olympics: Doctor makes history for Mexico in skiing

Regina Martinez Lorenzo got her start in cross-country skiing in Minnesota while she was going to medical school. She just returned from the Olympics as the first woman to compete for Mexico in the sport.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Minnesota writers gather to break Ramadan fast, build community

Minnesota writers gather to break Ramadan fast, build community

On Thursday, a community of writers came together to break the Ramadan fast, also known as Iftar, and held a public reading at Baba’s Hummus House in Minneapolis. The event was organized by Mizna, which promotes the work of Arab and Southwest Asian and North African artists.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Expert: Gov. Walz 'cautious' with eviction moratorium decision given legal, political factors

Expert: Gov. Walz 'cautious' with eviction moratorium decision given legal, political factors

Some are calling on Governor Tim Walz to enact an eviction moratorium and rent relief payments. University of Minnesota professor Larry Jacobs breaks down the legal and political considerations facing the governor around an eviction moratorium.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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