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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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00:09:38

Holy Land deli imports 26 varieties of dates to make...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/02/24

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan starts on Friday. During this time, Muslims observe a strict fast from dawn until sunset. That means the breaking of the fast at sunset, known as iftar, is a special event. The fast is usually broken with dates and a drink, depending on the culture. Since August, Muslim deli Holy Land in northeast Minneapolis has been prepping for an influx of customers. The deli has imported more than 26 kinds of dates from at least eight different countries. Majdi Wadi

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00:10:48

In 3 years of war in Ukraine, Minnesota doctor has...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/02/24

Monday marks three years since Russia invaded Ukraine. It has become Europe’s largest conflict since World War II. Tens of thousands have been killed, entire cities have been reduced to ruins and millions of Ukrainians became refugees. In Minnesota, a doctor has been helping those who have lost limbs in the war. The Protez Foundation, based in Oakdale, has provided hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers and civilians prosthetics. Dr. Yakov Gradiner is the chief medical officer of the organization

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00:10:12

Legal expert: Federal employee safeguards moving too...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/02/24

Federal employees filed a lawsuit over an email telling them to list their accomplishments from the last week and a warning from Elon Musk that if they do not respond, they could lose their jobs. The lawsuit was filed in a California federal court after the Office of Personnel Management sent a mass email Saturday giving employees a deadline of 11:59 p.m. ET Monday to respond. Also on Saturday, Musk posted to X saying no response would be considered a resignation. The situation is causing

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00:56:42

Minnesota Now: Feb. 20, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/02/20

There are people using AI to create fake nude images of other people. State lawmakers are looking at ways to stop them by holding technology companies accountable. We from the bill's author, DFL Sen. Erin Maye Quade.Minnesota's teachers are wondering what to tell their students about the country’s polarized political climate. We listen to their conversations.We also hear from organizers who are working to address racial economic inequality in Duluth. Have you ever debated with a

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00:08:37

Exhibit featuring voices of hundreds of LGBTQ+...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/02/20

A new Minnesota history exhibit featuring the recorded voices of hundreds of LGBTQ+ Minnesotans kicked off its journey around the state Thursday. The exhibit, “We Live On: Stories of Radical Connection” is a first for the organization Telling Queer History, which has spent eleven years gathering Minnesotans for events to remember the past and create community. It also will be their last project. The organization is closing after it visits cities including Red Wing, Duluth and Moorhead this

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00:09:31

New Duluth nonprofit aims to address economic...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/02/20

The Duluth NAACP is hosting its annual Freedom Fund Dinner on Saturday. Donations from the dinner will go to the Duluth NAACP as well as a newer organization called Ignite Empower Transform. Through its Economic Empowerment Center started last year, the nonprofit’s single employee is working to address economic and racial inequality in Duluth, one community member at a time. In Duluth and across the state, there are racial disparities in income. Black and Native American households in

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00:10:30

Minnesota Civics Summit supports social studies...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/02/20

Minnesota social studies teachers will gather in St. Cloud for the Minnesota Civics Summit on Saturday. Put on by the League of Women’s Voters of Minnesota, it brings together teachers and civics organizations to support teachers in engaging students during a polarizing time in politics. Amy Anderson, the executive director for the YMCA Center for Youth Voice, and Crystal Johnson, a 12th grade government and economics teacher in Osseo and a Minnesota Council for Social Studies board member,

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00:07:00

Professional Help: Help me decide when to get a pet

Minnesota Now ·

2025/02/20

It's that time of year when you may be feeling cooped up, spending more time at home, and thinking it would be nice to have some company.As nice as it sounds, getting a dog or a cat means a significant change to your lifestyle and your budget. It's a big change for the animal, too. So how do you know you're ready to give them a good life? When is the right time?Our ask: Help me know when it’s the right time to get a petOur professional: Azure Davis, the founder of Ruff Start

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00:09:12

Minnesota bill seeks to disable AI tech used to...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/02/19

Artificial intelligence has made it easier to create realistic photos and videos that don't represent real life.A bill in the state Senate would ban apps and websites from allowing people to make fake nude photos or pornography. The bill’s author, DFL Sen. Erin May Quade, joined Minnesota Now to talk about the impacts this bill would have.

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00:54:36

Minnesota Now: Feb. 19, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/02/19

Thousands of federal employees have been fired under the Trump administration, including people in Minnesota. We talk to a leader of the Small Business Association in Minnesota whose career is in limbo after he received a termination letter.Senator Amy Klobuchar has authored a bill to fund domestic violence training for cosmetologists. We talk to a local advocate about how the salon chair can be a resource. Plus, Green Book sites were known as safe destinations for African American

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00:09:08

Leader of Loons fan club shares what to expect this...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/02/19

If you have ever been to a Minnesota United FC match at Allianz Field in St. Paul, the Oasis song “Wonderwall” may come to mind. After the Loons win a game, the stands fill with singing led by the Dark Clouds. With nearly a thousand members, the Dark Clouds are Minnesota United FC’s largest group of organized fans. Ahead of the team’s season kickoff Saturday against Los Angeles FC, Dark Clouds Vice President Nick Moore joins MPR News host Nina Moini with a season preview.

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00:10:25

Twin Cities Green Book sites were touchstones for...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/02/19

During the era of Jim Crow laws and racial segregation, 87 locations in Minnesota were listed in the Green Book, a guidebook that helped Black travelers find lodgings, businesses and gas stations that would serve them. But less than a quarter of these sites in Minnesota remain standing today. Most of the state’s Green Book sites were in the Twin Cities and many were demolished to make way for the construction of I35-W and I-94. Nieeta Presley is a native of the historic Rondo neighborhood,

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00:10:13

Proposed law would help train cosmetologists to...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/02/19

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar is looking to push forward bipartisan legislation that would provide federal funding for domestic violence awareness training for cosmetologists and beauty professionals. Minnesota saw a record number of domestic violence homicides in 2023 and nearly 53,000 survivors received domestic violence services the same year, according to the most recent available data from Violence Free Minnesota. Jake De Vera is Associate Director of Women’s Advocates, an

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00:09:17

Minnesota business leader among thousands of federal...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/02/19

As the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency looks to drastically downsize the government, many federal workers have begun to receive layoff notices. Thousands of probationary employees who have not been in their jobs long enough to qualify for certain protections have been terminated by federal agencies around the country, including in Minnesota. MPR News host Nina Moini talks with one federal employee who was recently laid off. For the last 8 months, Chris Wicker has

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00:04:39

After dangerously cold temperatures, statewide thaw...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/02/19

Minnesota has been sitting in a deep freeze for weeks now, but a major warm up is on the way. MPR Meteorologist Sven Sundgaard joins MPR News host Nina Moini with details on the forecast.

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00:55:39

Minnesota Now: Feb. 18, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/02/18

21 passengers were injured when a Delta flight from Minneapolis crash-landed in Toronto on Monday. It's the fourth American plane accident in less than a month. Many are questioning the safety of flying. A reporter on the aviation beat joined Minnesota Now to talk about what he’s seeing.Burnsville is remembering three first responders who were killed in the line of duty a year ago Tuesday. Leaders of the city's police and fire departments joined the show to reflect back on their

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00:09:26

Minnesota college students compete to answers life‘s...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/02/18

Two teams from Minnesota colleges are headed to Norfolk, Va., to battle it out over topics like tipping in restaurants or whether or not it is ethical to put weapons in space.Those are just two of 17 ethical dilemmas the students from Macalester College and University of Minnesota-Morris will debate in the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl through the Association of Practical and Professional Ethics.Two members of the Morris team, Muthu Meenakshisundaram and Will Marsan, joined MPR News host Nina

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00:11:14

Skiing star Jessie Diggins partners with The Emily...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/02/18

Eating disorders affect the lives 28.8 million Americans. Researchers have found that education is the first step to reducing stigma around disordered eating and getting life saving treatment. The Emily Program, based in Minnesota, will launch an extensive webinar series on all aspects of eating disorders for people struggling, their loved ones and care providers. One of their first sessions, “Asking for Help Is Hard – But Recovery Is Worth It!” will feature three-time Olympian and World

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00:09:07

One year later, Burnsville first responders remain...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/02/18

Tuesday marks one year since Burnsville lost three first responders in the line of duty. Police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth were killed while responding to a domestic violence call. On Tuesday, the city held a memorial to honor and remember the first responders.Burnsville Police Deputy Chief Matt Smith and Burnsville Fire Chief BJ Jungmann joined MPR News host Nina Moini to reflect on the year since the tragedy.Hosted by Nina Moini,

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00:10:02

Toronto plane crash sparks questions on passenger safety

Minnesota Now ·

2025/02/18

There are many questions from passengers about flight safety after a Delta flight from Minneapolis to Toronto crashed and flipped over while landing. All 80 people on board survived, but 21 passengers were injured and 19 have been released from local hospitals. Canada's Transportation Safety Board is leading the investigation into the crash. There’s no word yet on the cause of the crash. The incident is the fourth major aviation accident in the U.S. in the last three weeks.Andrew Tangel

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