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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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Minneapolis City Council near agreement on federal...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/01/06

The Minneapolis City Council is in a closed door session Monday to discuss a new agreement with federal officials which would mandate reforms to the city’s police department. MPR News reporter Estelle Timar-Wilcox has been covering the city council decision and joined MPR News host Nina Moini about the reform process that has taken several years after the murder of George Floyd in 2020.

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00:11:12

Sen. Klobuchar reflects on Jan. 6 insurrection and...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/01/06

Lawmakers in Washington D.C. are gathering to count the electoral votes from the presidential election and certify Donald Trump’s win.It was a process that was largely unknown until four years ago, on Jan. 6, 2021, when then-President Donald Trump, who had lost the 2020 election, attempted to block the certification of President Joe Biden’s win. Trump claimed the election was stolen from him, which was dismissed by various courts and election officials. Rioting by Trump supporters at the

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00:55:49

Minnesota Now: Jan. 2, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/01/02

The start of 2025 means new laws going into effect in the state. We get a rundown of those, plus two special elections this month.The federal government wants to require reform at the Minneapolis Police Department. And the Vikings are taking an exciting step towards the Super Bowl. They are vying for the top spot in the playoffs on Sunday night.A taskforce is recommending the state decriminalize psychedelic drugs for therapeutic purposes.Plus, for many Somali Americans, New Year’s Day

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00:09:11

Skol Showdown: Vikings-Lions matchup to determine...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/01/02

On Sunday, the Minnesota Vikings have the chance to become the number one seed in the NFC playoffs for the first time since 1998 in a primetime game against the Detroit Lions. Both teams are entering the game with identical 14-2 records. The top seed guarantees home-field advantage throughout the postseason and a first-round bye. The loser, despite finishing the regular season with 14 wins, would fall to the number five seed, forcing them to play on the road in the opening round due to the

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00:09:29

State task force recommends decriminalization of...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/01/02

Minnesota’s psychedelic medicine taskforce published their first major report on Wednesday, including their recommendations on the use of psychedelic drugs like psylocibin, MDMA and LSD for medical purposes. The taskforce has tapped into a growing body of research that suggests that these psychedelic drugs could be a game changer in the field of psychotherapy to treat conditions like addiction, PTSD, depression and bipolar disorder. Jessica Nielson, a neuroscientist and the chair of the

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00:06:18

A glimpse into the year 2050, from Minnesota fiction...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/01/02

Twenty five years ago, we weren’t just starting a new year — we were entering a new millennium. No one knew what exactly would unfold over the next few hours, let alone the next 25 years. As we begin a new quarter-century, MPR News asked Minnesota fiction writers Brian Thao Worra, Mubanga Kalimamukwento and Ben Percy to imagine the state 25 years from now, in the year 2050.

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00:08:53

Why so many Somali Americans celebrate their...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/01/02

To some people, the new year is an opportunity to start a new chapter or hang a new calendar. To others, it’s just another day when rent is due. For many Somali Americans, New Year’s Day is also their birthday. Somali refugees and other immigrant communities did not always have records of their birth date when they moved to the U.S. Some lost records while fleeing war in their home country and others never had a reason to track their age to the exact day. When filling out paperwork to

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00:05:23

Unexpected power shifts and law changes mark a new...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/01/02

The start of the year also means the start of a busy time at the state capitol. Several new laws went into effect on New Year’s Day, including a new law banning junk fees and a crackdown on forever chemicals known as PFAS.Going into session, which starts Jan. 14, the Senate will be tied and the Republicans will have a one seat majority in the House, following the passing of Sen. Kari Dziedzic and the resignation of a DFLer after a court found he did not live in the district he was elected

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00:05:59

Federal consent decree mandating Minneapolis police...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/01/01

The city of Minneapolis and U.S. Department of Justice have tentatively agreed on a consent decree that could mandate extensive police reforms, sources confirmed to MPR News on Tuesday.The anticipated federal consent decree follows a DOJ investigation that concluded the Minneapolis Police Department used excessive and unjustified deadly force and discriminated against Black and Native residents. The city has been under a state-level settlement agreement since 2023.If the agreement is

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00:10:52

2024 marks most shooting deaths of law enforcement in...

Minnesota Now ·

2024/12/31

In 2024, Minnesota Now carried the funeral services live of four first responders who were shot and killed in the line of duty. In February, Burnsville police officers Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge and firefighter-paramedic Adam Finseth were killed while responding to a domestic call. In May, Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell was shot and killed while responding to a shooting. 2024 marks the most shooting deaths of law enforcement in Minnesota in 42 years. Joining Minnesota

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00:59:00

Minnesota Now: Dec. 31, 2024

Minnesota Now ·

2024/12/31

On the final day of 2024, we look back on what happened this year on the program. First, we remember four Burnsville first responders and a Minneapolis police officer who were killed while on duty. After a year that saw the highest number of fatal shootings of officers in Minnesota in 42 years, we learn about efforts to memorialize officers who have died and support their loved ones.Plus, Minnesota Now producers get behind the mic to share some of their favorite interviews from the year.

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00:04:23

How Minnesota’s lawmakers in D.C. will fit in to a...

Minnesota Now ·

2024/12/30

President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office on January 20 and Congress will have a Republican majority in both chambers.Some members of Minnesota’s congressional delegation will have influential roles. U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer will serve as the House GOP Whip. Minnesota will have a big role in shaping farm policy and nutrition programs - U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar is now the third ranking Senate Democrat and the lead Democrat on the Agriculture Committee and U.S. Rep. Angie Craig is

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00:07:31

2024 in politics: A memorable year in the Minnesota...

Minnesota Now ·

2024/12/30

House Republicans will start the 2025 legislative session with a Minnesota House majority — at least for the purposes of organizing the chamber — now that a DFL candidate has opted against appealing a court defeat. For the first month of session, the Minnesota Senate will be tied 33-33 following the passing of former Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic.A special election for both seats will be held at the end of next month. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst and senior politics reporter

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00:59:00

Minnesota Now: Dec. 30, 2024

Minnesota Now ·

2024/12/30

We remember President Jimmy Carter in a conversation with Minnesota civil rights leader Josie Johnson. And former Senate Minority leader Susan Kent remembers her colleague, Sen. Kari Dziedzic.Then, we look back at a historic year in politics in Minnesota and the U.S. MPR News politics editor Brian Bakst joins us to reflect on the biggest political moments of the year, including Gov. Walz’s rise to the Democratic presidential ticket.And the election led to a divided legislature in Minnesota,

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00:08:50

Minnesota’s only new U.S. representative, Kelly...

Minnesota Now ·

2024/12/30

Minnesota will only have one new member in its congressional delegation when Congress reconvenes next month. Former State Sen. Kelly Morrison won the 3rd Congressional District seat by double digits in November’s election and will be sworn in on Friday, Jan. 3. She joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about her priorities for the upcoming term.

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00:09:21

2024 in politics: Gov. Tim Walz’s rise to the...

Minnesota Now ·

2024/12/30

In the final days of 2024, Minnesota Now is looking back at some of the year’s most significant moments in politics. At the top of the list is Gov. Tim Walz’s rise to become the Democratic vice presidential nominee alongside Kamala Harris.MPR News host Nina Moini and politics editor Brian Bakst revisit Walz’s journey to the VP nomination and the months of campaigning that followed. Plus, they talk about what’s in store as he begins another year as Minnesota’s governor.

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Minnesota civil rights leader says Carter was an...

Minnesota Now ·

2024/12/30

Flags are at half-staff in Minnesota and across the country to honor President Carter, who died Sunday at 100 years old. President Joe Biden announced a national day of mourning for the funeral of the former president to be held Jan. 9.Carter is being remembered as an advocate for human rights and international peace. He is also remembered as changing the relationship between president and vice president. His VP was Minnesota’s own Walter Mondale.Another Minnesotan who had a special

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00:07:12

‘She is the best of public service’: Former Minnesota...

Minnesota Now ·

2024/12/30

Former Minnesota Senate Majority Leader Kari Dziedzic has died at the age of 62. She represented Minneapolis in the state Legislature for more than ten years. In 2023, she led a narrow Senate DFL majority through the passage of a number of major party priorities, including universal school meals and cannabis legalization. Dziedzic stepped down from leadership early this year after learning her ovarian cancer had returned. For more on her legacy, MPR News host Nina Moini talks with former

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00:58:29

Talking Sense: From conflict to convergence

Minnesota Now ·

2024/12/24

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00:58:59

Talking Sense: A year of helping Minnesotans have...

Minnesota Now ·

2024/12/23

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