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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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Lynx will face Liberty in first match since finals loss

Lynx will face Liberty in first match since finals loss

The Minnesota Lynx will faceoff against the New York Liberty Wednesday night. It’s expected to be a highly-watched rematch of the 2024 WNBA finals.
by Chris Farrell and Alanna Elder

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Borrowing boom imperils retirement for millions

Borrowing boom imperils retirement for millions

Older adults are carrying unprecedented levels of high-interest-rate debt, often without significant savings.
by Chris Farrell

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Canada-Minnesota border crossings are down this summer and local businesses are noticing

Canada-Minnesota border crossings are down this summer and local businesses are noticing

Data from the Department of Transportation shows a 16 percent decrease in June 2025 compared to June 2024 in the amount of vehicle passengers coming into Minnesota from Canada.
by Chris Farrell and Ellen Finn

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What is a derecho?

What is a derecho?

A derecho is possible across central and southern Minnesota late Monday into Monday night, bringing a significant wind threat. Wind gusts over 75 mph are possible, along with heavy rain and embedded tornadoes within the line.
by Mandy Thalhuber

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Re-examining Minnesota's headquarters economy

Re-examining Minnesota's headquarters economy

For decades, Minnesota has been a hub for Fortune 500 companies. University of Minnesota professor Myles Shaver is tracking how the landscape is changing for big business.
by Chris Farrell and Ellen Finn

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Overnight storms leave damage, power outages across Minnesota

Overnight storms leave damage, power outages across Minnesota

Powerful storms swept across the state on Sunday night and early Monday morning, knocking out power to tens of thousands of people and causing downed trees, flooding and other damage.
by MPR News Staff

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Help me learn to swim as an adult

Help me learn to swim as an adult

According to the CDC, more than 40 million adults in the U.S. do not know how to swim.
by Ellie Roth

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