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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 music: One of the pillars of Minnesota Now is featuring great Minnesota-based music. Here’s this year’s playlist of songs heard on the show.

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Harris’ VP candidates narrow: We talked to political reporters from their home states

Harris’ VP candidates narrow: We talked to political reporters from their home states

Vice President Kamala Harris has narrowed her running mate choices down to three state governors. She is expected to announce who will join her on the Democratic ticket on Tuesday morning.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Minnesotans in the Olympics and more sports news

Minnesotans in the Olympics and more sports news

On Thursday, Suni Lee is defending her gold medal in the women’s all-around final. It’s the first time she’s competed in the all-around against teammate Simone Biles, who won gold in 2016.
by Alanna Elder and Cathy Wurzer

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Flying cars in Minnesota? ‘Jetson's law’ could pave the way

Flying cars in Minnesota? ‘Jetson's law’ could pave the way

Several new laws go into effect Thursday in Minnesota. One of them is “Jetson’s law,” named after the 1960’s space age cartoon. The law includes provisions for the use of flying cars.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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CEO of Minnesota’s largest adult-use marijuana operation reflects on one year of legalization

CEO of Minnesota’s largest adult-use marijuana operation reflects on one year of legalization

Today marks one year of legalized recreational marijuana. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Zach Wilson, CEO of the White Earth operation known as Waabigwan Mashkiki, to reflect on this first year and look forward to what's next.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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The Aliveness Project to get nearly $2 million fund transfer from Rainbow Health to close HIV care gap

The Aliveness Project to get nearly $2 million fund transfer from Rainbow Health to close HIV care gap

The Aliveness Project, a Minneapolis-based HIV support provider, will expand its services after the abrupt closure of Rainbow Health.
by Cathy Wurzer, Estelle Timar-Wilcox, Anna Haecherl and Alanna Elder

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New book chronicles life of Cornbread Harris, one of Minneapolis‘ most influential musicians

New book chronicles life of Cornbread Harris, one of Minneapolis‘ most influential musicians

“Deeper Blues: The Life, Songs and Salvation of Cornbread Harris” goes inside the 97 year old’s legacy on the Minneapolis sound and music scene.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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