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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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Minneapolis estimates Operation Metro Surge cost the city $700 million

City leaders released an updated assessment on Wednesday morning. It looks at lost business revenue, lost wages and the money the city spent responding to the surge of federal immigration agents.
by Ellie Roth and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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This St. Paul high school class takes place in a giant sandbox

This St. Paul high school class takes place in a giant sandbox

Saint Paul Public School seniors are learning to operate heavy equipment in an outdoor classroom that school leaders say is the first of its kind in the Twin Cities.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Protests at New Jersey's Delaney Hall draws parallels to Minnesota's ICE clashes

Protests at New Jersey's Delaney Hall draws parallels to Minnesota's ICE clashes

On May 22, hundreds of immigrants inside the Delaney Hall detention center began what advocates call a hunger and labor strike, and protesters have gathered outside the facility, sometimes clashing with federal agents.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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In-depth report on manhunt for Vance Boelter brings law enforcement response into question

In-depth report on manhunt for Vance Boelter brings law enforcement response into question

A Minnesota Star Tribune investigation lays out the details of a 43-hour statewide manhunt for the shooter who killed State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark and injured State Sen. John Hoffman and his wife Yvette.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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At the end of the academic year, Fridley schools assess setbacks from ICE surge

At the end of the academic year, Fridley schools assess setbacks from ICE surge

Fridley Public Schools saw a dramatic reversal in enrollment, with a net loss of 91 students this school year, compared to a net gain of 102 students last school year. Superintendent Brenda Lewis said some students left the district due to ICE activity nearby schools, while others were deported.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Minnesota Now in Moorhead: ‘River Keepers’ look to unite community through Red River

Minnesota Now in Moorhead: ‘River Keepers’ look to unite community through Red River

The Red River is part of the identity of the Fargo-Moorhead region, operating as a natural border separating the cities but also bringing community together. The organization River Keepers helps connect people to the river.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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With more healthcare mergers in Minnesota, Attorney General's office plays a key role

With more healthcare mergers in Minnesota, Attorney General's office plays a key role

On Monday night, the Attorney General’s office is hosting a public forum on the merger between North Memorial Health and Sandford Health. It’s one of two major healthcare mergers in Minnesota. Attorney General Keith Ellison joined Minnesota Now to talk about his role in approving mergers.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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