Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Minnesota Now with Nina Moini
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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Van Gogh or no? Painting found at Minnesota garage sale stirs controversy about authenticity
A New York-based art research firm believes a painting purchased from a garage sale in Minnetonka for $50 is by the famous Dutch artist Vincent van Gogh. But the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has twice denied its authenticity.
Girlhood Social Club creating belonging among women in the Twin Cities
Kacie Riddle noticed a desire for young people, especially young women, to foster connection and new friendships. She started Girlhood Social Club last year, a Twin Cities-based social club for young people to meet new friends through monthly events and social gatherings. The club has since exploded in popularity.
Help me date IRL (in real life)
With dating apps and the pandemic, a lot of people seem to have forgotten or never really learned how to flirt and date. An expert shares tips on how to date IRL (in real life).
Partnership with Hamline University and Hawaiian school is preserving a rare native dialect
Hamline University is helping preserve the Ni’ihau dialect by publishing over 400 books written in the language by students and staff at a local immersional school on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.
Minnesota Representatives strike chamber control deal, end three-week stalemate
A deal struck Wednesday night and outlined Thursday will put Republican Representative Lisa Demuth in the speaker’s chair but give Democrats some of what they wanted.
Women share stories of connection and support in ‘Locker Room Talk,’ up for MN Book Award
For the first time since 2006, the Minnesota Book Awards include a category for anthologies. One of the finalists is the story collection “Locker Room Talk: Women in Private Spaces.”