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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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Local philosopher examines definition of friendship by looking at relationships with AI

Local philosopher examines definition of friendship by looking at relationships with AI

University of Minnesota philosophy professor Valerie Tiberius’ book, “Artificially Yours,” explores what happens when people turn to AI chatbots for companionship.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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A young Somali woman captured hearts at the Olympics. Her story lives on in new ESPN podcast

A young Somali woman captured hearts at the Olympics. Her story lives on in new ESPN podcast

Former world champion runner Abdi Bile, who now coaches and mentors young Somali runners in Minnesota, reflects on the life and legacy of Samia Yusuf Omar in ESPN’s new podcast, “The Fastest Girl in Somalia."
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her says she will keep clearing homeless encampments

Her spoke with Minnesota Now host Nina Moini about the city’s strategy on homeless encampments. The mayor declined to speak to her relationship with St. Paul’s police chief, who’s accused the mayor of sexual harassment.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Hmong advocates in Minnesota concerned over census proposal to end racial, ethnic tracking

Hmong advocates in Minnesota concerned over census proposal to end racial, ethnic tracking

Under a proposed rule, the census would no longer collect data on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation or immigrants who aren’t U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Minnesota nonprofit Hmong American Partnership is asking people to submit public comment against the ruling which is open until Nov. 2.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Study estimates $9M economic loss due to BWCA wildfires, parts of region have recovered

Study estimates $9M economic loss due to BWCA wildfires, parts of region have recovered

The Bureau of Business and Economic Research at the University of Minnesota Duluth looked at the number of visitors lost in July in Grand Marais and Ely. In Cook County, where Grand Marais is located, business leaders say they’ve been able to recover.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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The Vikings, Wild and Timberwolves are all in 1st place

The Vikings, Wild and Timberwolves are all in 1st place

The Vikings are 6-0, the only undefeated team left in the NFL. The Wild are 8-3-2, topping the Central Division. And the Timberwolves have only played three games so far but remain undefeated.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon: Federal election monitors 'can't be disruptive' by law

Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon: Federal election monitors 'can't be disruptive' by law

A spokesperson for the Minnesota Secretary of State's office said the U.S. Department of Justice told Hennepin and Ramsey counties it plans to send federal election monitors to some of their polling places on Election Day.
by Kelly Gordon and Alanna Elder

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