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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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'It's a big deal': Response to St. Paul cyberattack suggests large breach

'It's a big deal': Response to St. Paul cyberattack suggests large breach

The city is working with the Minnesota National Guard, the FBI and two private cybersecurity firms to respond to a cyberattack that is disrupting city services including payment systems, libraries, recreation centers and city hall.
by Chris Farrell and Ellen Finn

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The high cost of easy credit

The high cost of easy credit

In a world of widely available credit, the costs of going into debt are often hidden by the marketing of convenience. It’s a world that older people are particularly vulnerable to.
by Chris Farrell

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How a local jeweler is navigating historic surge of gold and silver prices

How a local jeweler is navigating historic surge of gold and silver prices

This year has seen international gold and silver prices, driven by increased demand for secure investments amidst the ongoing economic uncertainty surrounding President Trump’s tariff policies and global political tensions.
by Chris Farrell and Ellie Roth

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Preliminary data shows a decrease in immigrant work visas in Minnesota this year

Preliminary data shows a decrease in immigrant work visas in Minnesota this year

President Donald Trump’s efforts to restrict immigration and step up enforcement have caused uncertainty for some workers with and without legal status working in the agriculture and hospitality sector in Minnesota
by Chris Farrell and Alanna Elder

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Report: As gun violence declines in the U.S., Minnesota heading in the opposite direction

Report: As gun violence declines in the U.S., Minnesota heading in the opposite direction

A report by Protect Minnesota, found that in 2024, 564 Minnesotans died from gun violence. That’s a 6 percent increase from 2023. But in the United States, CDC data shows a 5 percent decrease in gun deaths.
by Chris Farrell and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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