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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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State task force recommends decriminalization of psychedelics in new report

State task force recommends decriminalization of psychedelics in new report

Minnesota’s Psychedelic Medicine Task force came out with their first major report since its formation in 2023. Their recommendations to the Legislature include the decriminalization of some psychedelic drugs.
by Nina Moini and Ellen Finn

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Why so many Somali Americans celebrate their birthdays on New Year’s Day

Why so many Somali Americans celebrate their birthdays on New Year’s Day

Somali refugees, and other immigrant communities, did not always have records of their birth date when they moved to the U.S. When filling out paperwork to resettle in the U.S., many immigrants chose or were assigned Jan. 1 as their birthday.
by Nina Moini and Alanna Elder

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Unexpected power shifts and law changes mark a new year for Minnesota politics

Unexpected power shifts and law changes mark a new year for Minnesota politics

The start of the year also means the start of a busy time at the state capitol. Several new laws went into effect on New Year’s Day, including a new law banning junk fees and a crackdown on forever chemicals known as PFAS.
by Nina Moini, Clay Masters and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Federal consent decree mandating Minneapolis police reforms expected after city and DOJ reach tentative agreement

Federal consent decree mandating Minneapolis police reforms expected after city and DOJ reach tentative agreement

The city of Minneapolis and U.S. Department of Justice have tentatively agreed on a consent decree that could mandate extensive reforms to the Minneapolis Police Department, sources confirmed to MPR News.
by Cari Spencer and Nina Moini

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2024 marks most shooting deaths of law enforcement in Minnesota in 42 years

2024 marks most shooting deaths of law enforcement in Minnesota in 42 years

The deaths of Burnsville police officers Matthew Ruge and Paul Elmstrand, along with Minneapolis Police officer Jamal Mitchell, made for a tragic year in law enforcement. In total, five law enforcement officers in Minnesota died this year.
by Nina Moini and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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How Minnesota’s lawmakers in D.C. will fit in to a second Trump presidency

How Minnesota’s lawmakers in D.C. will fit in to a second Trump presidency

Some members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation will be taking on new roles as Trump’s second presidency begins. Republicans will have a majority in the House and Senate.
by Nina Moini, Brian Bakst and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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2024 in politics: A memorable year in the Minnesota Legislature

2024 in politics: A memorable year in the Minnesota Legislature

In the final days of 2024, Minnesota Now is looking back at some of the year’s most significant moments in politics. Members of the MPR News politics team joined the program to reflect on the 2024 legislative session and the year ahead.
by Nina Moini, Brian Bakst, Dana Ferguson and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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