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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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Why Du Nord's founder says 2020 and 2021 were both the worst and best years of his life

Why Du Nord's founder says 2020 and 2021 were both the worst and best years of his life

Du Nord Social Spirits in south Minneapolis was the first licensed Black-owned distillery in the United States. Chris Montana, Du Nord’s co-founder and CEO, joined host Cathy Wurzer for a conversation about his story, the story of Du Nord and why he created a foundation in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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A doctor answers questions on vaccines for kids, natural immunity, omicron symptoms

A doctor answers questions on vaccines for kids, natural immunity, omicron symptoms

Vaccines for the youngest among us may be on the way while confusion remains around natural immunity, omicron and more. With answers to more of your questions about the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Melanie Swift of Mayo Clinic joined host Cathy Wurzer.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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A student pilot's death leads to efforts to combat mental health stigma at flight school

A student pilot's death leads to efforts to combat mental health stigma at flight school

In October 2021, student pilot John Hauser died by suicide in a plane crash, sparking an effort to combat the stigma around mental health counseling in his flight school at the University of North Dakota. Dean Robert Kraus told host Cathy Wurzer about the effort.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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Jon Ruzek left his job to help his kids during the pandemic. He's not planning to go back.

Jon Ruzek left his job to help his kids during the pandemic. He's not planning to go back.

Record numbers of Americans have left their jobs during the pandemic as part of the Great Resignation — many of whom are parents who needed more time to help their kids. Jon Ruzek told host Cathy Wurzer how leaving his job changed his perspective on work-life balance.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alex Cheng

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A breakdown of the staggering alleged fraud at Feeding Our Future

A breakdown of the staggering alleged fraud at Feeding Our Future

The FBI is alleging employees of St. Anthony, Minn.,-based nonprofit Feeding Our Future set up shell companies and paid themselves millions of dollars with federal money meant to feed people with low incomes. Sahan Journal reporter Andrew Hazzard joined host Cathy Wurzer with the latest.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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MN State High School League doesn't have enough referees. Want to get involved?

MN State High School League doesn't have enough referees. Want to get involved?

There’s a shortage of high school sports referees, and organizers are putting out the call for people to get trained on how to do the job. The coordinator of officials for the Minnesota State High School League joined host Cathy Wurzer with more on the reasons for the shortage and what it’s like to be an official.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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Politics reporter Brian Bakst analyzes legislators' plans for budget surplus

Politics reporter Brian Bakst analyzes legislators' plans for budget surplus

The 2022 session at the Minnesota Capitol has gaveled to order, and legislators are making plans for the state’s $7.7 billion budget surplus. MPR News politics reporter Brian Bakst joined host Cathy Wurzer to examine statements from Republican Senate Majority Leader Jeremy Miller and DFL Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman.
by Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend and Brian Bakst

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Two-time Minnesota Book Award winner back with a new fantasy world to get lost in

Two-time Minnesota Book Award winner back with a new fantasy world to get lost in

If you have family members — especially kids — who like to read fantasy, take heed: Two-time Minnesota Book Award winner Brian Farrey is publishing a new novel on Tuesday. He told host Cathy Wurzer about "The Counterclockwise Heart" and his writing process.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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Intimate portraits of Iraqi Minnesotans confronting the idea of home

Intimate portraits of Iraqi Minnesotans confronting the idea of home

"Home of Memories" at the Hennepin History Museum tells the stories of Iraqi Minnesotans through portraits and words. Ahmed Alshaikhli, one of the photographers behind the exhibit, took producer Lindsay Guentzel for a tour.
by Cathy Wurzer and Lindsay Guentzel

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St. Louis Park City Council member on climate emergency declarations across MN

St. Louis Park City Council member on climate emergency declarations across MN

The outbreak of tornadoes in December, the major drought in the summer — Minnesota has never seen a weather year like 2021. A St. Louis Park City Council member told host Cathy Wurzer more about why cities across Minnesota are declaring climate emergencies.
by Cathy Wurzer and Kelly Gordon

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