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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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Beading, weaving and animal hides: New exhibitions showcase diversity of Native textile art

Beading, weaving and animal hides: New exhibitions showcase diversity of Native textile art

The exhibitions open Tuesday at the Textile Center. One focuses on the work of Two-Spirit artists in Minnesota. The second features Dakota and Anishinaabe artists working across traditional and contemporary forms.
by Kelly Gordon and Ngoc Bui

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How federal efforts to oversee elections may weaken trust in voting

How federal efforts to oversee elections may weaken trust in voting

The SAVE Act would require voters to show proof of citizenship to register to vote. It’s the latest effort by the Trump administration to assert more control over federal elections.
by Kelly Gordon and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Help me get a (late) start on my taxes

Help me get a (late) start on my taxes

It’s tax season. That means for a short period, we all turn into amateur accountants. A tax professional sets us straight on how to get started.
by Ellen Finn

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Black Visions launches effort to redistribute money raised following George Floyd's murder

Black Visions launches effort to redistribute money raised following George Floyd's murder

Black Visions has already redistributed millions of dollars which it raised following the murder of George Floyd. Now a new grant pool of $500,000 will go to support Black Minnesotans facing economic hardship.
by Emily Bright and Ngoc Bui

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State lawmaker explains proposal to raise sales tax to help HCMC amid financial crisis

State lawmaker explains proposal to raise sales tax to help HCMC amid financial crisis

State lawmakers are considering a proposal to use sales tax money to help HCMC avoid closing as it faces a major financial crisis. Republican Rep. Danny Nadeau spoke more about his bill that got a hearing Thursday at the State Capitol.
by Emily Bright and Alanna Elder

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