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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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Minnesota Now: March 2, 2026

Minnesota Now ·

2026/03/02

War is escalating in the Middle East after the U.S. and Israel launched a major military attack against Iran over the weekend ... the strikes have killed more than 500 Iranians. More reaction ahead from one Iranian Minnesotan.A local group says they're hearing widespread stories of Minnesotans being unable to pay their rent as a result of the surge of federal agents in recent weeks. How they're providing support.And we'll meet a Minnesota GOP leader and Trump backer who's trying to

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00:09:32

Student design competition opens for George Floyd...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/03/02

Design students in Minnesota can submit ideas for a future George Floyd memorial near the intersection of 38th and Chicago in Minneapolis. Floyd’s aunt, Angela Harrelson said in a statement about the contest, “when it comes to honoring George’s legacy, we’re calling on the best of the best to help bring that vision to life.” After Floyd was murdered by police in 2020, the site became an organic memorial, as people made art and left offerings there. Late last year, the Minneapolis city

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00:09:04

Gopher women's basketball looks strong heading into...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/03/02

We’ve made it to March, and for college basketball fans, that means one thing: tournaments are around the corner. The Big Ten women’s tournament starts later this week, followed by the men’s. And March Madness tips off a couple weeks from now. Joining Minnesota Now to talk about where Minnesota teams stand, plus other sports updates, are sports contributors, Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson.

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00:10:04

Tenant advocates say eviction filings remain steady...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/03/02

Rent was due Sunday, and for some Minnesotans paying it wasn’t possible. Others scraped by, struggling after weeks of economic disruption tied to the recent ICE surge. In some families, a breadwinner has been deported. In others, people have stopped going to work out of fear, or workplaces have temporarily shut down. Over the past few months, staff at HOME Line say they’ve heard story after story like these. The organization is a nonprofit that provides free legal help and advocacy for

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00:11:04

Iranian Minnesotan describes anxiety for family,...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/03/02

Minnesotans are reacting to war in the Middle East after the United States and Israel launched a major military strike against Iran this weekend, hitting targets across the country that killed the country's supreme leader and multiple government officials. The offensive resulted in widespread destruction, civilian casualties and retaliatory strikes across the Middle East. Parham Alaei is the co-founder of the Minnesota Committee in Support of a Democratic Iran, a group that organizes

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00:54:12

Minnesota Now: Feb. 26, 2026

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/26

The federal government is withholding a quarter billion dollars in Medicaid funding to Minnesota — and said the state has 60 days to address fraud before that money returns. One mental health leader shared what the pause will mean for his work.There is a push for Governor Tim Walz to enact an eviction moratorium before March rent is due to ease the impacts from the ICE surge. We looked at what would be required for the governor to make that decision.Plus, some people are getting released

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00:09:26

From Minnesota to the Olympics: Doctor makes history...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/26

Olympians from all over the world are heading home and adjusting to life after competing in Italy. For one new Olympian, regular life includes treating patients as an emergency room doctor in Miami. At this year’s games, Regina Martinez Lorenzo became the first woman to compete for Mexico in Olympic cross-country skiing. She raced in the 10k freestyle event. She got her start with the sport here in Minnesota while she was going to medical school. Regina Martinez Lorenzo joined Minnesota Now

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00:09:59

Minnesota writers gather to break Ramadan fast, build...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/26

On Thursday, a community of writers came together to break the Ramadan fast, also known as Iftar, and held a public reading at Baba’s Hummus House in Minneapolis. The event was organized by Mizna, which promotes the work of Arab and Southwest Asian and North African artists. Two artists shared more about the gathering on Minnesota Now — Nikki Luna, a Lebanese-American genderqueer poet and organizer of the event, and Nader Helmy, a Cairo-born, Minnesota-raised writer.

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00:10:07

Expert: Gov. Walz 'cautious' with eviction moratorium...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/26

Advocates are scrambling to raise money for rent for the month of March that's due in just a few days. It's for the families that are still in hiding and are losing income from the Minnesota ICE surge. A coalition of unions in Minnesota is calling for a rent strike in solidarity with those families starting March 1, and many others are asking Governor Tim Walz to enact an eviction moratorium and rent relief payments for people unable to work during the surge of federal agents in the state

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00:10:09

Mental health provider says federal Medicaid halt...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/26

State leaders are responding to a move by the federal government to withhold about a quarter billion dollars in Medicaid funding. The Trump administration says the state has 60 days to share a plan to address fraud or the freeze could be extended. But Governor Tim Walz and members of his administration say they’ve been taking such steps. State Medicaid Director John Connolly said the state will have to pay the federal government a quarter billion dollars for services already provided,

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00:56:31

Minnesota Now: February 25, 2026

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/25

At President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, his focus on Minnesota was not about immigration, but rather fraud. We fact check his claims. Plus, Representative Ilhan Omar disrupted the speech. We hear what she said and why she did that. Mutual aid, organizing and other forms of protest have not ended since some ICE agents have left the state. We talk about the next phase of organizing. Plus, we hear from disability rights lawyers on how funding pauses over fraud are impacting

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00:09:23

'The Circle Unbroken:' Minnesota collection spans...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/25

A University of Minnesota literature collection is celebrating more than 40 years of preserving African American heritage and culture. The Givens Collection contains more than 8,000 books, manuscripts, photos and personal papers. It recently wrapped up an exhibit to commemorate its beginnings. Curator Davu Underwood Seru joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about the collection.

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00:12:38

Lawyers say Minnesotans with disabilities are paying...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/25

Several parts of the state government are working to root out fraud from state programs. State lawmakers are considering legislation. And the Department of Human Services is reviewing payments to 14 Medicaid programs for possible fraud. It has delayed or suspended payments to some providers. Advocates for disability rights say people who rely on these programs are caught in the middle. At a senate human services committee meeting this week, several presenters described cases where people

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00:10:07

As ICE drawdown takes shape, Minnesota organizers say...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/25

A new filing from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security lays out a plan for the number of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents left in Minnesota to drop to about 400 after Wednesday. The numbers come after border czar Tom Homan’s announcement of a drawdown earlier this month. Thousands of Minnesotans have taken part in demonstrations, mutual aid efforts and rapid response networks to support neighbors and fellow Minnesotans during the surge of federal agents. A broad coalition of

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00:07:11

Fact-checking Minnesota mentions in President Donald...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/25

Minnesota was a target in President Donald Trump's State of the Union speech Tuesday night. But he did not talk about the surge in federal immigration agents to the state. Instead, he focused on fraud. Trump said corruption is a problem in the U.S. and specifically called out Minnesota.MPR News reporter Matt Sepic joined Minnesota Now to break down what the President said.

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00:55:26

Minnesota Now: Feb. 24, 2026

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/24

A former ICE lawyer says the agency is allowing hundreds of new agents into the field poorly trained. The whistleblower resigned in February and he told Democrats in Congress that what agents are not learning at the academy poses a danger to the public. Deportations of Hmong and Lao people spiked last year, according to groups working with Southeast Asian communities in Minnesota. We heard more from one of the organizations behind a new effort to help Southeast Asian Minnesotans navigate

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00:16:18

ICE whistleblower: New agents came to Minnesota...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/24

A former lawyer for Immigration and Customs Enforcement who helped train new agents said the agency’s training academy is deficient and broken. Ryan Schwank became a whistleblower after he resigned earlier this month. He then went public during a forum held by congressional Democrats on Monday. He spoke to Minnesota Now host Nina Moini about his experience as a trainer for ICE.

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00:09:47

Jessie Diggins shares an intimate look into her world...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/24

A new film shares an intimate portrait of the country’s most decorated cross-country skier, Jessie Diggins. It shows her tough resolve in competition – and her determination to maintain her recovery from an eating disorder. Diggins has been open about going through a relapse in 2023. Brothers Lars and Torsten Brinkema from Minneapolis are behind the new film, "Threshold," streaming now on Peacock. They gave a preview of the story on Minnesota Now.

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00:09:51

Coalition looks to support Southeast Asian...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/24

A new effort has launched to provide support to Southeast Asian communities across the state navigating detainment and deportation. "The Southeast Asian Defense Response Project" is a collaboration of four different organizations: ManForward, Southeast Asian Freedom Network (SEAFN), Immigration Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM), and Transforming Generations. They report that 2025 marked “the highest level of Hmong and Lao deportations in the last 15 years." Minnesota is home to some of the

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00:08:19

St. Paul looks to revitalize greater east side with...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/24

The city of St. Paul is looking to revitalize the greater east side neighborhood and it’s starting with a new name for its business district. The “Bear Larp” district is the new identity for the business corridor at White Bear Avenue and Larpenteur Avenue. The Greater East Side Community Council is spearheading the project and its executive director Lisa Theis joined Minnesota Now to talk more about it.

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