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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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Revisiting a conversation with one of The Oregon Trail's creators

Revisiting a conversation with one of The Oregon Trail's creators

Chances are you’ve played the legendary educational computer game “The Oregon Trail,” which turns 50 years old this month and was actually developed right here in Minnesota. Host Cathy Wurzer talked with Paul Dillenberger, one of the three co-creators of the original game, to take a look at its history and impact.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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Osterholm: COVID conditions better, but virus 'not done with us'

Osterholm: COVID conditions better, but virus 'not done with us'

The latest COVID surge is ebbing, but the ongoing lack of trust around public health may bring a future crisis, Michael Osterholm tells MPR News. “A public health mandate only works if people are willing to do it, and what you’re seeing is a general rebellion right now against this.”
by Cathy Wurzer, Kelly Gordon and Lindsay Guentzel

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A Valentine's Day comedy sketch

A Valentine's Day comedy sketch

Valentine’s Day: It's a celebration of love and happiness — but also a source of pain and yearning. On yet another Feb. 14, producer and comedian Alex Cheng submitted this sketch about the darker side of the holiday.
by Alex Cheng

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Minneapolis council member Payne to introduce new charter amendment on policing

Minneapolis council member Payne to introduce new charter amendment on policing

Elliott Payne represents Minneapolis’ Ward 1 and told MPR News the proposed change would reimagine how police operate in Minneapolis.
by Cathy Wurzer, Kelly Gordon and Lindsay Guentzel

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North St. Paul's Northern Lights Show Choir takes production value to next level

North St. Paul's Northern Lights Show Choir takes production value to next level

Led by choir director Kim Alswager, the Northern Lights Show Choir performs a 20-minute production with dance breaks, costumes, sets and a full band.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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