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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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July 30, 2025 12:06 PM

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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July 30, 2025 11:26 AM

White House calls out Minnesota Star Tribune over immigration coverage

The Trump administration singled out Minnesota’s largest newspaper in a press release Tuesday.

by Chris Farrell and Alanna Elder

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July 29, 2025 3:48 PM

Minnesota Fringe Festival show ‘Manasu’ features South Asian queer love story

The show is Divya Maiya’s debut as a playwright. It draws from her own experiences and features an all South Asian cast.

by Chris Farrell and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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July 29, 2025 3:24 PM

Minnesota Now: July 29, 2025

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by Chris Farrell, Aleesa Kuznetsov, Alanna Elder, Ellie Roth and Ellen Finn

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July 29, 2025 1:50 PM

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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July 29, 2025 1:44 PM

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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July 29, 2025 1:01 PM

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