Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Minnesota Now: April 2, 2025

Minnesota Now with Nina Moini
Minnesota Now with Nina Moini
MPR

Two international students studying at Minnesota universities have been detained by immigration officials. Experts say the circumstances around the cases are unusual. We learn more about legal trouble international students are facing under the Trump administration.

Minneapolis police say they have prevented 17 homeless encampments from forming in the last three months. We hear from Chief Brian O'Hara about what police are doing differently.

MPR Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner has snow totals from the latest storm.

Plus, we learn about the personal story behind a local play about organ donation.

And after a more than year-long legal battle, the Timberwolves and Lynx will have new ownership. We get the latest on the sale.

The Minnesota Music Minute was “ashes” by Sophie Hiroko and the Song of the Day was “Paul’s Ark” by Morris Wilson Beau Bailey Quintet.

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