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Minnesota Now

Minnesota Public Radio

Live, down to earth, unscripted interviews that aim to connect, inform and entertain. Real people share real stories with MPR News host Nina Moini. It’s journalism that doesn’t take itself too seriously and puts people first.

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00:03:52

Scenes from a St. Paul school’s Indigenous Peoples...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/13

It's Indigenous Peoples Day in Minnesota. From Moorhead to Mankato, Duluth to the Twin Cities, communities are celebrating the day.Chandra Colvin was at a school American Indian Magnet School Saint Paul where people are spending the afternoon outside for cultural teachings and a feast. Colvin joined Minnesota Now to talk about how the school is honoring Indigenous ancestors.

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00:09:44

Who will be the starting quarterback for the Vikings,...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/13

The Vikings had a bye this weekend. Next, they play the birds. The Philadelphia Eagles, defending Super Bowl champions, will be at U.S. Bank stadium in Minneapolis on Sunday. But there is a big question mark around who will start as quarterback. Carson Wentz has been starting while J.J. McCarthy nurses an injury. As the Vikings gear up for that game, sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined Minnesota Now with updates on football from around the Midwest – plus, other

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00:10:06

Local organization aims to make nature more...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/13

Minnesota’s parks and trails are a big part of what makes living here so special. But not everyone has an easy path into those outdoor spaces. A local organization is aiming to change that. Luisana Méndez has taken it upon herself to be a bridge between recent Latino immigrants like herself and the Twin Cities’ park systems. She’s the founder and executive director of Huellas Latinas, a nonprofit that helps Latino families connect with nature, with each other, and with their home here in

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00:09:47

‘She just got things done:’ Ojibwe author shares...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/13

In a new memoir, Janis Fairbanks writes, “making the time to pass along a lesson is imperative to the survival of not only the humanity of Indigenous people but of all people.” And she credits the women in her family for sharing lessons with her. Fairbanks is a member of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and author of “Sugar Bush Babies: Stories of my Ojibwe Grandmother.” The stories are split, just like her childhood, between the city of Duluth and the lakes and woods of

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00:10:09

Attorney who flagged faulty breathalyzers: There’s...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/13

The state's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is reviewing potentially faulty breathalyzer tests after ordering a pause on use of breathalyzer testing equipment statewide on Friday. The agency discovered multiple errors in test results, which could affect hundreds of DWI cases. Chuck Ramsay is a defense attorney who first flagged an issue with the tests. He joined Minnesota Now host Nina Moini to explain the issue.

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00:10:24

Dessa talks new music, two decades in the Twin Cities...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/09

Minneapolis singer, rapper and writer Dessa has risen to fame over the past two decades through her genre-defying solo performances and collaborations with groups like the Minnesota Orchestra and Doomtree.Dessa is releasing a new single “Camelot” off her new EP on Friday. She joined MPR News host Nina Moini to share a sneak peek of her new project and reflect on her two decades in the Twin Cities music scene and beyond.

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00:07:47

How the Rapidan Dam failure continues to harm the...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/09

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency recently released an analysis of the water quality of rivers, lakes and streams across the state. While the Blue Earth River in southwestern Minnesota has improved, scientists are still seeing the effects of the June 2024 Rapidan Dam failure on the river’s water quality.MPR News senior reporter Hannah Yang has been covering the impacts of the dam failure, which released more than a century’s worth of sediment buildup into the Blue Earth River. She

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00:09:46

Former Minn. governors Carlson, Dayton tell court...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/09

The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago are suing to stop the deployment of Texas National Guard troops to the Chicago area. The Trump administration says it needs the National Guard troops to protect federal agents who are carrying out immigration enforcement orders. A bipartisan group of former governors is asking to get involved in the case in support of Illinois and Chicago leaders. Among them are two former Minnesota governors, Democrat Mark Dayton and Arne Carlson, who served

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00:58:59

Minnesota Now: Oct. 9, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/09

Federal judges are deciding whether the National Guard can continue to deploy in Chicago. Two of Minnesota's former governors are signing their support to sue the Trump administration over it. Former Republican Gov. Arne Carlson will weigh in.The University of Minnesota's regents faced some tough decisions over their budget and the historic Eastcliff Mansion Thursday. We get an update on that. Plus, MPR News senior reporter Hannah Yang lets us in on her process covering flooding and water

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00:55:13

Minnesota Now: Oct. 8, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/08

Within a week, there was vandalism at a Minneapolis synagogue and a fire and break-in at a Minneapolis mosque. We talk to faith leaders from both houses of worship about their concerns around targeting religious institutions. After ICE agents arrested a construction crew while they were working on a roof in St. Paul, concerns are growing within the immigrant community. We check in with an advocacy group about what they are hearing from immigrant workers. Plus, the Crown Prince of Norway is

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00:07:43

Royal visit highlights connections, contributions of...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/08

The first group of Norwegian immigrants arrived in the U.S. on a ship from Norway 200 years ago. And this week, Norway's Crown Prince Haakon, the heir to the Norwegian throne, is in Minnesota to recognize the unique ties the state has had to the country since 1825. On Tuesday, Haakon visited Norway House in Minneapolis. He was greeted by hundreds of community members waving Norwegian flags and he cut the ribbon for a library connecting Minnesotans with Norway. Sandy Ulsaker Wiese is board

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00:08:02

Advocate: Immigration arrests in construction cause...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/08

A recent raid on a construction site in St. Paul has alarmed neighbors and immigrant advocates. ICE confirmed agents arrested four people who were working on a roof project on Thursday. A spokesperson for the agency said three of the four had criminal convictions but did not provide names or further information. MPR News has not independently verified those details. At a vigil, immigrant advocates said arrests like these are creating a climate of fear. MPR News host Nina Moini talked to

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00:11:46

Faith leaders denounce mosque fire and break-in,...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/08

Wednesday morning, security guards at Temple Israel in Minneapolis discovered the synagogue had been vandalized with what synagogue leaders are calling antisemitic rhetoric. The vandalism at Temple Israel comes on the heels of a break-in at Alhikmah Islamic Center in Minneapolis on Tuesday. The week prior, there was a fire at the same mosque. Police are investigating whether the two mosque incidents are connected. For more, MPR News host Nina Moini talked with Temple Israel Senior Rabbi

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00:09:35

'Not one way' Jewish college students are...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/07

Tuesday marks two years since the beginning of the war in Gaza. Currently, there is a new round of peace talks between Israel and Hamas over a plan drafted by the U.S. The war began when Hamas militants stormed across the border, killing 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. 48 hostages remain in captivity. Israel responded by launching an attack in Gaza, which has killed 67,000 Palestinians, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. College campuses have been a flashpoint for the war. On

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00:54:32

Minnesota Now: Oct. 7, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/07

Soybean farmers are getting hit by the U.S. trade war with China. They could catch a break if the federal government moves forward with plans to send out billions of dollars in aid. We talked with an agricultural economist about what a bailout would mean for Minnesota growers.It's been two years since the Hamas attack on Israel and the onset of war in Gaza. In the U.S., college campuses have been central to clashes in public opinion. We talked to a rabbi who is working for the University of

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00:09:45

New novel shows destruction of Rondo neighborhood...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/07

It's been more than 60 years since the construction of Interstate 94 destroyed much of the historically Black St. Paul neighborhood known as Rondo. Minneapolis writer Debra J. Stone remembers visiting her grandparents as a child in Rondo every Sunday without fail. She even remembers playing in an enormous dirt pit from I-94 construction growing near their house. It was only when her grandparents' house was demolished that she realized the effect the interstate would have. Debra wrote a

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00:08:19

Expert: Soybean bailout doesn't make up for loss of...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/07

As soon as Tuesday, the Trump administration is expected to announce a significant bailout package to help soybean producers and other farmers. President Donald Trump’s trade policies have had an outsized impact on farmers. China, the biggest buyer of U.S. soybean exports, isn’t buying any beans. It’s leaving Minnesota’s soybean farmers in a lurch. Ed Usset is a grain market economist for University of Minnesota Extension. He joined MPR News host Nina Moini to explain why soybean farmers

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00:54:57

Minnesota Now: Oct. 6, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/06

The city of Minneapolis is celebrating its second annual Latino Business Week. But how has the city's Latino community been navigating business during the Trump administration's immigration actions? We'll hear from a restaurant owner and Minneapolis city council member Jason Chavez.The Trump administration says Minnesota violated federal civil rights law. That's because the state allows transgender student athletes to compete in sports consistent with their gender identity. If Minnesota

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00:09:39

Latino Business Week features cultural events and...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/06

Business owners and city leaders kicked off the second annual Minneapolis Latino Business Week. The city partnered with multiple community organizations to put on training events, mixers and a celebration highlighting the many businesses led by Latinos in the city. The recognition week comes amid a year of highly restrictive enforcement and efforts to limit both illegal and legal immigration by the Trump administration. The heart of Latino Business Week is at Midtown Global Market in

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00:08:03

Vikings return to U.S. with a win; Collier dispute...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/06

The Minnesota Vikings remain undefeated in London. They kept the streak alive Sunday with a comeback against the Cleveland Browns. Jordan Addison caught a touchdown pass from Carson Wentz with 25 seconds left in the game. That play made the final score 21-17. The team has now played five regular season games in London, starting in 2013. It’s part of the NFL’s effort to grow its fan base in the United Kingdom.Lynx player Napheesa Collier made national headlines when she called out WNBA

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