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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The latest on COVID-19 reinfection rates in Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health on Monday released new data showing more than 8,000 COVID re-infections. Host Cathy Wurzer asked a Mayo Clinic infectious disease specialist about it.
How St. Paul parents view this year's school board election
In many statewide school board races, the hot points are COVID-19 precautions and how to talk about race. But in St. Paul — the second largest school district in the state — families have different priorities.
The pros and cons of releasing juror names and information
Susan Gaertner, former Ramsey County Attorney, spoke with Cathy Wurzer on Minnesota Now on Monday morning when Judge Peter Cahill released the names and questionnaires of jurors in the Derek Chauvin trial.
A new PBS show hosted by Minnesota's Ian Grant explores culture through the lens of art
Discovering the world’s cultural beauty through the lens of community artisans is the goal of Ian Grant’s new show, airing on PBS stations this fall.
In 'Rural by Choice,' Cory Hepola explores the attraction of rural living
Radio host Cory Hepola writes, co-produces and hosts “Rural by Choice,” a docuseries that looks at why people choose to live in rural areas. He joined Minnesota Now to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of rural living.
In January 2020, police raided a pregnant woman’s home after wrongly suspecting her husband of working with a “small-town shoplifter” and dealing in stolen goods. The encounter led to her arrest. The 26-year-old, who was 9-months pregnant at the time, ended up at the Hennepin County Jail and went into labor. Records obtained by KARE-11 show she arrived at the hospital in shackles.