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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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State report finds Black homeownership has fallen in Minnesota over last 50 years

State report finds Black homeownership has fallen in Minnesota over last 50 years

The report found that Black or African American homeownership is less than half of the overall statewide rate. Conversely, homeownership rates are relatively higher for several immigrant communities than for U.S.-born African Americans.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Elon Musk's social media platform X sues Minnesota over political deepfake ban

Elon Musk's social media platform X sues Minnesota over political deepfake ban

The social media platform X, run by Elon Musk, has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a Minnesota law barring the use of deepfakes to influence an election.
by Nina Moini, Alanna Elder and Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Art in Bloom returns to the Minneapolis Institute of Art

Art in Bloom returns to the Minneapolis Institute of Art

The four-day festival is free and showcases floral interpretations of art from the MIA’s permanent collection, created by more than 100 individual and commercial florists.  
by Nina Moini and Ellie Roth

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Out to Lunch: Anton Treuer has found healing in learning to love all parts of his identity

Out to Lunch: Anton Treuer has found healing in learning to love all parts of his identity

Anton Treuer is a professor of Ojibwe language, history and culture at Bemidji State University. His most recent book, “Where Wolves Don't Die,” won the 2025 Minnesota Book Award for young adult literature.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Weather update: warm, sunny weekend to follow Thursday rain

Weather update: warm, sunny weekend to follow Thursday rain

MPR chief meteorologist Paul Huttner joins MPR News host Emily Bright with details on the forecast, plus the latest on funding for National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration climate centers.
by Emily Bright, Paul Huttner and Ellen Finn

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