Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Minnesota Now: June 5, 2024

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The city of Minneapolis is looking at advancing a contract agreement with a 21 percent pay boost for police officers. We’ll speak with a city council member who’s advocated to dismantle the Minneapolis Police Department in the past.

Stormy weather continues this afternoon. MPR’s chief meteorologist will join to break down what we can expect, plus this week’s forecast.

Credit card debt is on the rise nationwide, and Minnesota is no exception. We’ll consult a financial counselor and a nonprofit director.

Plus, inside a local effort to use humor to bridge political divides.

A Maple Grove man will represent Minnesota in the Summer Olympics taekwondo competition. He’ll update us on his training with two months to go.

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