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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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Live from the polls on Election Day in Minnesota

Live from the polls on Election Day in Minnesota

Two of the most closely watched races in Minnesota are for mayor in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Jacob Frey of Minneapolis and Melvin Carter of St. Paul are both seeking a third term in office. 
by Nina Moini, Regina Medina, Sarah Thamer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minnesota United looks to sweep in Seattle, Vikings forge ahead with return of J.J. McCarthy

Minnesota United looks to sweep in Seattle, Vikings forge ahead with return of J.J. McCarthy

The Seattle Sounders have home-field advantage for Game 2 of the playoffs. But Minnesota United is the only visiting MLS team to win a match at Lumen Field in Seattle this season.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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House Speaker Lisa Demuth launches Republican bid for Minnesota governor

House Speaker Lisa Demuth launches Republican bid for Minnesota governor

As the highest-ranking Republican in Minnesota government now, Lisa Demuth’s announcement will jolt the GOP field of candidates vying to take on DFL Gov. Tim Walz in 2026.
by Dana Ferguson

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How a 'foreign exchange program' for state lawmakers is helping bring civility to the Capitol

How a 'foreign exchange program' for state lawmakers is helping bring civility to the Capitol

MPR News host Nina Moini caught up with Rochester Bureau reporter Catharine Richert, who covers southeastern Minnesota and spearheads MPR News’ Talking Sense project.
by Nina Moini, Catharine Richert and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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