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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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March Madness, the Wild and Minnesota United: Minnesota’s latest sports news

March Madness, the Wild and Minnesota United: Minnesota’s latest sports news

Did you get your March Madness bracket locked in? The first men’s game started Thursday between Mississippi State and Michigan State. The women’s tournament starts Friday morning. The University of Minnesota Gophers didn’t make it this year, but there’s plenty of Minnesota basketball and other sports news to talk about.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Minnesotans gear up for Holi, the Hindu ‘Festival of Colors’

Minnesotans gear up for Holi, the Hindu ‘Festival of Colors’

Holi marks the arrival of spring. You may recognize it from iconic photos of streets — and people — covered in red, green, and yellow paint. The Hindu Society of Minnesota is partnering with Midtown Global Market in Minneapolis to throw a big Holi festival on Saturday.
by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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Honeycrisp apple prices are finally falling. Will they be sustainable income for Minnesota farmers in the future?

Honeycrisp apple prices are finally falling. Will they be sustainable income for Minnesota farmers in the future?

Orchards across Minnesota are beginning to plant seeds for new apple trees. With the prices of Honeycrisp apples falling, one farmer talked to MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about whether it is worth it to keep growing the expensive fruit.
by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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‘What’s for lunch?’ Beloved Northern Minnesota burger joint opens for 65th season

The iconic Cloquet restaurant gained a cult following from serving the same onion rings, shakes, hand-dipped fish and burgers since they opened in 1960.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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