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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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How the ever-growing State Fair crop art exhibit comes to life

How the ever-growing State Fair crop art exhibit comes to life

Since the pandemic, the number of crop art submissions has continued to grow, to nearly 600 this year. Marta Shore, assistant superintendent of crop art and scarecrows was on the MPR stage to talk about the craft of crop art and its growing popularity.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Sen. Tina Smith on midterms, Farm Bill and her final Minnesota state fair as a senator

Sen. Tina Smith on midterms, Farm Bill and her final Minnesota state fair as a senator

Democratic U.S. Sen. Tina Smith kicked off one of the year’s the most significant statewide races when she announced in 2025 she would not seek reelection. With a few months left in her term, she joined MPR News host Nina Moini live from the state fair.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Minneapolis police officers on responding to Annunciation shooting, one year later

Minneapolis police officers on responding to Annunciation shooting, one year later

Inspector Ryan Kelly and officers Valeria Perez Martinez and Liban Ibrahim were among the first responders on the scene of the shooting at Annunciation Church and School. Minnesota Now heard from the three officers in interviews conducted and shared by the Minneapolis Police Department.
by Nina Moini and Ngoc Bui

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Annunciation, Sandy Hook parents reflect on turning from tragedy to action

Annunciation, Sandy Hook parents reflect on turning from tragedy to action

A group of Annunciation Church and School parents became advocates for preventing gun violence after a mass shooting took the lives of two children and injured 29 people in their community. They found allies in Sandy Hook parents who began a similar journey more than a decade ago.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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At Harper Moyski’s memorial bench, her sister and best friends find healing together

At Harper Moyski’s memorial bench, her sister and best friends find healing together

Harper Moyski was one of two students killed in the Annunciation Catholic Church and School mass shooting nearly one year ago. Since then, her younger sister Quinn and Harper’s three best friends have become a support system for each other as they grieve and heal.
by Aleesa Kuznetsov and Nina Moini

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Inside Trump’s failed hunt for noncitizen voters

Inside Trump’s failed hunt for noncitizen voters

To prove the president’s claims of illegal voting, the government has harnessed the power of Homeland Security Investigations, a branch of DHS established to combat the worst cross-border crime. So far, the effort has produced meager results.

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Search for new MPD chief turns to residents, as council members host listening sessions

Search for new MPD chief turns to residents, as council members host listening sessions

After the resignation of Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara in May, the city is searching for a new chief. Council members LaTrisha Vetaw and Michael Rainville joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about what they’ll talk to Minneapolis residents about - and what they’re looking for in a new chief.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Governor’s Truth Council begins public presentations on impacts of immigration enforcement

Governor’s Truth Council begins public presentations on impacts of immigration enforcement

The Governor’s Truth Council has spent the summer collecting stories about the impact of Operation Metro Surge and Operation PARRIS on Minnesotans, drawing statements and stories from several hundred people.
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