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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 scientist contributes to climate research roadmap after national assessment paused

Local scientist contributes to climate research roadmap after national assessment paused

University of Minnesota researcher Melissa Kenney is a part of a group of scientists trying to identify priorities for climate science after the Trump administration paused work on the National Climate Assessment in 2025.
by Kelly Gordon and Alanna Elder

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Hospital leaders say Minnesotans are facing a 'crisis of care'

Hospital leaders say Minnesotans are facing a 'crisis of care'

A new report from the Minnesota Hospital Association out this week says patients across the state are facing longer distances to care and wait times as hospitals face rising costs and record need.
by Kelly Gordon and Ngoc Bui

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Professionals gather to imagine the future of community education programs in MN

Professionals gather to imagine the future of community education programs in MN

Minnesota school districts offer a diverse array of classes to people of all ages and skill levels through community education programs. Professionals in community ed convened this week to talk about the year ahead.
by Kelly Gordon and Ellen Finn

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In new collection, Minnesota women over 65 reflect on their changing creative lives

In new collection, Minnesota women over 65 reflect on their changing creative lives

A book club conversation led the editors of a new anthology to collect writings by poets, dancers and other artists. It’s called “Nick of Time: Women Write About Art and Aging” and it came out Oct. 20.
by Kelly Gordon and Ngoc Bui

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New fellowship aims to fill gaps in obstetric care as units dwindle in rural Minnesota

New fellowship aims to fill gaps in obstetric care as units dwindle in rural Minnesota

The University of Minnesota and CentraCare are partnering on the program which aims to train rural family medicine physicians in pregnancy care and childbirth. Nearly 30 Minnesota hospitals have stopped providing obstetrics services in the last 15 years.
by Kelly Gordon and Ellen Finn

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Red Lake Nation child welfare investigation and aftermath, explained

Red Lake Nation child welfare investigation and aftermath, explained

The Red Lake Nation is grappling with a federal investigation that alleged abuse and neglect in the tribe's child welfare program. A federal notice describes the deaths of as many as eight Red Lake Nation children since 2021.
by Kelly Gordon and Melissa Olson

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Minnesota's astronaut Anil Menon: From the North Star state to the stars

Dr. Anil Menon is in space for the first time, for an eight-month mission at the International Space Station with NASA. Born and raised in the Twin Cities, Menon quickly rocketed to success, becoming an emergency room physician and later getting certified in aerospace medicine.
by Ben Cathey and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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