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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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Data shows three-quarters of ICE arrestees in Minnesota had no criminal record

Data shows three-quarters of ICE arrestees in Minnesota had no criminal record

The new data shows fewer than one-quarter of those arrested by immigration agents in Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge had a criminal conviction on their record. A little more than 13 percent of those arrested had pending criminal charges.
by Jon Collins and Kate Martin

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Minnesota is home to only inland shrimp hatchery. Its future is now uncertain

Minnesota is home to only inland shrimp hatchery. Its future is now uncertain

Minnesota Shrimp recreates ocean water at its Kandiyohi Co. hatchery to create a sustainable environment to raise baby shrimp. But with several blows to business this year, the owners are facing dire circumstances that could have a ripple effect to the greater shrimp farming industry.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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About halfway through the legislative session, a check-in on where key bills stand

About halfway through the legislative session, a check-in on where key bills stand

Friday was a key deadline for bills to to continue on at the Minnesota Capitol. Minnesota Now checks in with MPR News correspondent Dana Ferguson about where things stand in the divided Legislature.
by Nina Moini, Dana Ferguson and Ellen Finn

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As Gophers' Amaya Battle heads to the Sweet 16, her Hopkins coach is cheering her on

As Gophers' Amaya Battle heads to the Sweet 16, her Hopkins coach is cheering her on

With a game-winning shot, Minnesota senior guard Amaya Battle helped get the Gophers women’s basketball team to the Sweet 16 for the first time in decades. Her former coach, Tara Starks, told MPR News she deserved that moment more than anyone.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Survey: Federal surge had immediate and wide-ranging negative effects on Twin Cities

Survey: Federal surge had immediate and wide-ranging negative effects on Twin Cities

One of the first surveys on the impacts of the surge of federal immigration agents shows there were broad negative economic, health, education and public safety effects on the Twin Cities. The U.S. Immigration Policy Center at the University of California San Diego is behind the research.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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State and local police prepare for third No Kings rally expected to draw tens of thousands

State and local police prepare for third No Kings rally expected to draw tens of thousands

State and local law enforcement are creating security plans for what could be the largest No King rally since President Donald Trump took office. It’s estimated tens of thousands of people from across Minnesota and across the country will be participating on Saturday.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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