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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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Minnesota students get a front row seat to COP28 in Dubai

Minnesota students get a front row seat to COP28 in Dubai

The Middle East is playing host to its second straight U.N. climate conference known as COP28, and students from Macalester College get a chance to be spectators to the meeting of world leaders.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Fifth annual Dark Sky Festival highlights arts, traditions and threats to Cook County's darkest skies in the world

Fifth annual Dark Sky Festival highlights arts, traditions and threats to Cook County's darkest skies in the world

The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness is one of only 17 certified International Dark Sky Sanctuaries in the world. Every year, adventurers, artists and photographers from around the world travel to Cook County to experience the night sky.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Here's a rundown of the top holiday events across Minnesota

Here's a rundown of the top holiday events across Minnesota

Hanukkah begins on Thursday, and Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Years will be hear before you know it. While the weather this time of year might make you want to stay indoors, there is plenty to explore.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Metro Transit rolls out tougher fare enforcement, rider code of conduct

Metro Transit rolls out tougher fare enforcement, rider code of conduct

Starting Monday, Metro Transit will begin tougher fare enforcement. Community Service Officers will begin asking riders for their fares. Those who haven’t paid will be issued a citation.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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New study finds variety of health benefits to 'forest bathing'

New study finds variety of health benefits to 'forest bathing'

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse found forest therapy — also called forest bathing — had significant health and well-being benefits for kids with mental health challenges.  
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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