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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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MSP airport avoids long lines — and ICE presence — during TSA agent shortage

MSP airport avoids long lines — and ICE presence — during TSA agent shortage

TSA agents across the country haven’t been showing up to work because they aren’t getting paid due to the partial government shutdown. But so far, Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has been spared from long security wait times.
by Nina Moini, Ellen Finn and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minn. House votes to repeal César Chavez Day following rape allegations

Minn. House votes to repeal César Chavez Day following rape allegations

Following allegations that the late labor leader sexually abused women and girls, state lawmakers said they would work quickly to repeal a Minnesota law honoring César Chavez.
by Dana Ferguson

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For a third year in a row, lawmakers look to change zoning regulations

For a third year in a row, lawmakers look to change zoning regulations

Zoning regulations create rules around how property can be developed and used. Housing advocates want to change them statewide to address a shortage of homes. But the League of Minnesota Cities wants to leave those decisions to municipalities.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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St. Paul schools confronts mental health, learning impacts from ICE surge as students return

St. Paul schools confronts mental health, learning impacts from ICE surge as students return

This week, St. Paul Public Schools ended a temporary virtual learning option it began in mid-January, when many families feared sending their children to school due to the surge of federal immigration agents to Minnesota.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Former state Sen. Ember Reichgott Junge lays out health benefits of partner dance in new book

Former state Sen. Ember Reichgott Junge lays out health benefits of partner dance in new book

Former state Sen. Ember Reichgott Junge was looking for a husband when she walked into a partner dance studio. She left with not only her husband but also a lifelong passion. She details the impacts of partner dance in a new book.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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The man helping farmers plan for the next generation

The man helping farmers plan for the next generation

Nearly 15 percent of American cropland is projected to change hands by 2030. But many farmers don’t have a succession plan. Jim Molenaar supports farmers with creating one.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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