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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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Siblings reflect on 5 years of serving George Floyd Square and south Minneapolis

Siblings reflect on 5 years of serving George Floyd Square and south Minneapolis

Jeanette Rupert, Jeanelle Austin and Butchy Austin grew up around 38th Street and Chicago Avenue in Minneapolis and all took action in different ways following the murder of George Floyd. They shared with MPR News how their activism has impacted them and their communities in the time since.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Out to Lunch: Billy Sushi chef is unapologetically 'crazy' for Minnesota

Out to Lunch: Billy Sushi chef is unapologetically 'crazy' for Minnesota

Chef Enkhbileg “Billy” Tserenbat is the owner of the wildly popular Minneapolis North Loop restaurant, Billy Sushi. He reflected on starting his business during the pandemic, growing up in Mongolia and why he’s Minnesota’s biggest hype man.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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George Floyd Square business owner says he was ‘collateral damage’

George Floyd Square business owner says he was ‘collateral damage’

Edwin Reed owns Sincere Detailing Pros at 38th and Chicago in south Minneapolis. He said his business took a dramatic downward turn after the murder of George Floyd five years ago.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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