Minnesota Now with Nina Moini

Minnesota Now: Sept. 5, 2024

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The funeral is Thursday for one of the victims in Sunday’s tragic crash at Park Tavern. After information surfaced that the driver had five DWIs on his record, some lawmakers have their eyes on tighter restrictions for driving while intoxicated. We’ll learn more.

September is healthy aging month and about one in five adults over age 55 experience some kind of mental health concern. We’ll learn about a training aimed at helping us reach out to our friends and neighbors.

An Anishinaabe author is inviting children to honor ancestral Native land in her new book.

Plus, we’ll meet a Minnesota duo who have just returned from paddling all the way to the Arctic Circle. They have plenty of adventures to share.

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