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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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‘It’s absolutely treacherous’: Minnesota photojournalist on capturing 2 years of war in Ukraine

‘It’s absolutely treacherous’: Minnesota photojournalist on capturing 2 years of war in Ukraine

Saturday marks two years since Russia invaded Ukraine, beginning a deadly battle and changing the lives of millions. A Minneapolis-based photojournalist is documenting the war from the front lines.
by Aleesa Kuznetsov and Cathy Wurzer

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City councils push recall of Kias and Hyundais as thefts still surge — will it make a difference?

City councils push recall of Kias and Hyundais as thefts still surge — will it make a difference?

The thefts of Kias and Hyundais have not slowed down since it became a problem during the pandemic. Minneapolis has passed a resolution calling for a recall, with St. Paul soon to follow.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Wolves and Bucks raring to go after last week's break, what we're expecting from two top teams

Wolves and Bucks raring to go after last week's break, what we're expecting from two top teams

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Milwaukee Bucks are coming off a break for last week's All-Star Game. Our resident sports guys joined the show for a debrief.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Somali homebuyers targeted by contract for deed agreements, state senators consider intervention

Somali homebuyers targeted by contract for deed agreements, state senators consider intervention

Minnesota senators met Thursday to discuss a bill that would create protections for homebuyers who sign on to a contract for deed. Minnesotans have lost homes and huge sums of money to these deals.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Snow cover going fast in Minnesota amid warm weather

Snow cover going fast in Minnesota amid warm weather

Wednesday is again very mild with filtered sun through high clouds. Winds pick up behind a cool front Thursday with briefly cooler air Friday. Temperatures warm again this weekend.
by Cathy Wurzer and Paul Huttner

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