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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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Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago, with a spotlight on Minnesota

Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago, with a spotlight on Minnesota

Minnesota’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention is trying to share their enthusiasm about Gov. Tim Walz, who is the Democrats’ vice-presidential candidate.
by Cathy Wurzer and Mark Zdechlik

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Longtime St. Paul mayor George Latimer dies at 89

Longtime St. Paul mayor George Latimer dies at 89

George Latimer served as mayor of St. Paul from 1976 until 1990, the longest run of anyone in the city’s history. He oversaw St. Paul’s downtown boom, a growth in development amid a changing city. Latimer died on Sunday at age 89 at his residence in St. Paul. 
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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Vikings preseason off to a rocky start, Lynx have a good shot at WNBA title

Vikings preseason off to a rocky start, Lynx have a good shot at WNBA title

Our resident sports guys bring the latest on the Vikings preseason and the post-Olympics WNBA run for the Lynx. Plus, a Cathy Wurzer look-alike was spotted at a Twins game.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Minnesota‘s oldest Black newspaper celebrates 90 years in print

Minnesota‘s oldest Black newspaper celebrates 90 years in print

The Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder turns 90 this week. We spoke with one of their veteran reporters about how the paper has changed since he began working there over 30 years ago.
by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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