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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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Expert: Cyberattacks on local governments are no longer rare

Expert: Cyberattacks on local governments are no longer rare

Minnesota documented 269 cybersecurity incidents from December 2024 to November 2025. That’s an average of about five incidents a week. Two major ones in April include on Winona County and Spring Lake Park Schools.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Olmsted Co. residents begin recovery efforts after dozens of homes damaged in tornadoes

Olmsted Co. residents begin recovery efforts after dozens of homes damaged in tornadoes

Olmsted County Sheriff Kevin Torgerson said after making assessments this weekend they discovered more property that sustained damage in Friday’s tornadoes, bringing the total up to 60 to 70. The county also learned of two people who were hospitalized with minor injuries from the storm.
by Nina Moini, Ellen Finn and Molly Castle Work

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St. Paul elementary in Rondo neighborhood set to become Afrocentric school this fall

St. Paul elementary in Rondo neighborhood set to become Afrocentric school this fall

Benjamin E. Mays will replace its International Baccalaureate program with a new Afrocentric program and curriculum in the fall. The principal of the school and superintendent of St. Paul Public Schools spoke more about how the program came to be.
by Kelly Gordon and Ngoc Bui

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37 years after son's killing, Jacob Wetterling's parents tell their story in new documentary

37 years after son's killing, Jacob Wetterling's parents tell their story in new documentary

Jacob Wetterling was kidnapped and killed 37 years ago. Now, a new film, premiering at this year’s Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival, takes a look at what these years have been like for his parents who never gave up on finding answers about their 11-year-old son’s death.
by Kelly Gordon and Alanna Elder

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New report gives a behind-the-scenes look into Trump's DHS and immigration operations

New report gives a behind-the-scenes look into Trump's DHS and immigration operations

A team of New York Times reporters spoke to more than 80 former and current Department of Homeland Security employees as well as Justice Department officials about the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement operations.
by Kelly Gordon and Ngoc Bui

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Outdoor writer Stephanie Pearson's new book is a guide to the country's most iconic hikes

Outdoor writer Stephanie Pearson's new book is a guide to the country's most iconic hikes

Duluth native and outdoor writer Stephanie Pearson gives MPR News a glimpse into her new book, “100 Hikes of a Lifetime USA,” a culmination of her experiences hiking across the country.
by Kelly Gordon and Ellen Finn

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Mining industry group reacts to Senate overturning ban on mining near Boundary Waters

Mining industry group reacts to Senate overturning ban on mining near Boundary Waters

The U.S. Senate voted 50-49 Thursday morning to overturn a ban on mining near the Boundary Waters. The vote is a win for the company Twin Metals, which aims to build an underground copper-nickel mine just south of the boundary waters.
by Kelly Gordon and Alanna Elder

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