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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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Minnesota music: One of the pillars of Minnesota Now is featuring great Minnesota-based music. Here’s this year’s playlist of songs heard on the show.

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An Earth Day check-in on Minnesota's climate goals

An Earth Day check-in on Minnesota's climate goals

The state is trying to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, compared to 2005 levels, and reach net-zero emissions by 2050. It is not on track to meet those goals, if current trends continue.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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U of M Morris, known for sustainability, takes on renewable heat

U of M Morris, known for sustainability, takes on renewable heat

The University of Minnesota Morris reached carbon neutrality when it comes to the electricity that powers its campus, thanks to two wind turbines named Bert and Ernie. Now, it's taking steps to decarbonize the source of heat in its buildings.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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'It's hard for everybody': School psychologist explains seclusion rooms as lawmakers reconsider ban

'It's hard for everybody': School psychologist explains seclusion rooms as lawmakers reconsider ban

The state senate is considering reversing a ban on seclusion rooms for children in grade three and under until 2036. The solitary rooms were used in Minnesota for decades as a last-resort response to student behavioral issues in the classroom.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Report shows some Minnesota companies are profiting from war in Iran

Report shows some Minnesota companies are profiting from war in Iran

A report from MinnPost detailed numerous companies with defense contracts with the U.S. military. The war in Iran ballooned military spending, which made its way into the state’s economy.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Nothing compares 2 Prince: A look at his life and legacy 10 years after his death

10 years ago Minnesota — and the world — mourned the loss of cultural icon Prince. Andrea Swensson was a music journalist for The Current at the time and had a professional relationship with Prince. She reflects on the day she sat down with Prince and how his legacy lives on.
by Nina Moini, Aleesa Kuznetsov and Alanna Elder

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More than 70 Minnesota children detained in Operation Metro Surge, data show

More than 70 Minnesota children detained in Operation Metro Surge, data show

Sahan’s analysis of court records and federal deportation data represents the most thorough accounting yet of the Minnesota children detained during “Operation Metro Surge.”

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'A horrible decision': Domestic violence survivors hiding during ICE surge faced increase danger

'A horrible decision': Domestic violence survivors hiding during ICE surge faced increase danger

A domestic violence advocate told MPR News that increased immigration enforcement left some domestic violence survivors afraid to leave home, cutting them off from support and forcing difficult choices about their safety.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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