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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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‘He’s such a nice guy’: New film shares two sides of pro wrestling’s legendary villain Jim ‘The Baron’ Raschke

‘He’s such a nice guy’: New film shares two sides of pro wrestling’s legendary villain Jim ‘The Baron’ Raschke

The incredible story of Baron Von Raschke, real name Jim Raschke, is the subject of a documentary film co-written and co-produced by his son. It’s called “The Claw.”
by Cathy Wurzer

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Facing financial problems, Mahnomen hospital cuts in-patient care

Facing financial problems, Mahnomen hospital cuts in-patient care

The tiny hospital is converting to a rural emergency hospital. It is the first to do so in Minnesota after the option was created in at the start of 2023, but probably won't be the last.
by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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Lion King performance appeals to theater fans with sensory sensitivities

Lion King performance appeals to theater fans with sensory sensitivities

Hennepin Theater Trust partnered with Fraser, a local non-profit for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, to put on a sensory-friendly version of the show.
by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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Minnesota lawmakers propose mandatory cellphone policy in schools

Minnesota lawmakers propose mandatory cellphone policy in schools

A group of Minnesota lawmakers are advocating for a mandatory cellphone policy in schools to address concerns over student distractions, with discussions featuring both legislative and student perspectives on managing cellphone use.
by Emily Bright and Ellen Finn

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