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Minnesota Now with Nina Moini
Nina Moini, Aleesa Kuznetsov, Ellen Finn, Alanna Elder and Ellie Roth

Minnesota Now: March 3, 2025

Minnesota Now with Nina Moini
Minnesota Now with Nina Moini
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President Donald Trump’s plan to apply 25 percent tariffs on Canadian and Mexican exports is set to start Tuesday. We’ll hear from an official who oversees the relationship between Minnesota and Canada on how these tariffs could impact the local economy.

The White House is taking control of media access to the president. And it's raising concerns of press freedom. We’ll hear from a former White House correspondent from Minnesota.

And it's been 50 years since researchers first gathered to discuss the emerging field of DNA technology. We talk to a Minnesota scientist about how the research and its ethics has evolved.

Plus, the puck has dropped for the boys state hockey tournament. We'll get the highlights from our sports contributors.

Our Minnesota Music Minute was “I'm Not Giving Up on You” by Mike Kota. Our Song of the Day was “I Will Dare” by the Replacements.

Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.

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