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

Minnesota Now: April 29, 2025

Minnesota Now with Nina Moini
Minnesota Now with Nina Moini
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The race to fill Democratic Sen. Tina Smith's seat in Washington just got more crowded. U.S. Rep. Angie Craig announced Tuesday she is pursuing the job, joining a growing field of candidates. We find out what this means for Minnesota politics.

We hear from Minnesotans about President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office.

Plus, a Minnesota medical system is taking racial information out of pregnancy tests and screenings in an effort to remove bias.

And two podcast hosts are keeping track of new medical breakthroughs in the state.

A new girls flag football league launched last weekend. We talk to a father-daughter duo who are part of one of the fastest growing sports in the country.

The Minnesota Music Minute was “Who Walks in When I Walk Out” by Sugar on the Roof. The Song of the Day was “Return of the Swamp Thing” by Oof & BRUTE.

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

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