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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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00:55:13

Minnesota Now: Feb. 23, 2026

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/23

A group of parents from Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minneapolis are determined to push for change at the Capitol this session. More on their new coalition's mission. And we'll to talk to a state lawmaker introducing a bill to ban assault weapons in Minnesota.The state has presented a roadmap for preventing and addressing fraud. We'll hear more about it.And a 16-year-old asylum seeker is finally back in Minnesota after being apprehended last month by immigration agents and

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00:08:54

Minnesotans come out on top in men's, women's Team...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/23

Hockey fans may be feeling a little hoarse today. The Olympics wrapped with two wins for Team USA over Canada. Both games kept viewers on their toes, going into overtime with the U.S. beating a top rival 2-1, for both the men and women. Joining Minnesota Now host Nina Moini to talk about this and other sports news are our sports contributors, Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson.

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00:09:02

Worthington chamber CEO says ICE surge led to fear,...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/23

One Minnesota city now also looking towards recovery from the ICE surge is Worthington, in southern Minnesota. According to census data, 45 percent of the city’s population is Hispanic or Latino and 28 percent are foreign born. And the city has several immigrant-owned businesses. Jaime Salinas is the CEO of Forward Worthington, which is the city’s chamber of commerce. He spoke to Minnesota Now host Nina Moini about the impact of ICE on the community and on local business.

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00:11:33

How a teenage asylum seeker detained by ICE in...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/23

A 16-year-old asylum seeker was apprehended by immigration agents in north Minneapolis last month. And unlike the thousands of people who were sent to the Whipple building, the Department of Homeland Security ended up sending him to a Christian youth shelter in Michigan. Minnesota Star Tribune reporter Susan Du followed his story and spoke to Minnesota Now host Nina Moini about her reporting on the young asylum seeker.

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00:11:29

Following Annunciation mass shooting, assault weapons...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/23

As the legislative session kicks off this month, a group of Minneapolis parents are determined to drive change around gun violence in Minnesota.Their children attend Annunciation Catholic School and were present during the mass shooting on August 27th. Two children were killed and 28 others injured.As their community takes steps to heal, the parents also want to ensure that nothing like it ever happens again.Meanwhile, lawmakers are set to introduce a slate of legislation aimed at gun

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00:52:08

Minnesota Now: Feb. 19, 2026

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/19

A coalition of more than 20 mayors across Minnesota is calling on the state for help with recovery from the surge of federal agents in the last two months. We'll hear from the mayor of Brooklyn Center about the group's number one ask to state lawmakers.It's been a week since border czar Tom Homan announced a plan to significantly reduce the number of federal agents in Minnesota. But has that been the case on the ground? What data on flights out of MSP carrying detainees indicates.Homan also

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00:09:21

Data shows major drop in number of ICE detainees...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/19

The number of ICE detainees flown out of state has dropped significantly since border czar Tom Homan announced a major drawdown of federal agents from Minnesota last Thursday — an indication that federal enforcement activity could be easing.Nick Benson is an activist with MN50501 who has been tracking flights leaving Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport chartered by the federal government. He said more than 3,600 people have been flown out of the state on these flights since early

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00:08:48

Minnesota emergency room doctor served as medical...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/19

The hit HBO medical drama “The Pitt,” follows a fictional emergency room in Pittsburgh, Penn. for one day. Each episode, is an hour of their shift. The show has been complimented for its accuracy in portraying a real emergency room. That’s thanks in part to a Minnesota doctor. Dr. Jacob Lentz is an emergency room doctor at MHealth Fairview Lakes Medical Center in Wyoming, Minn. and he served as a medical consultant for the show. Season two is airing now on HBO. Dr. Lentz spoke to Minnesota

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00:06:01

Minnesota Frost cheer on Team USA women's hockey in...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/19

If you follow women’s hockey, you know this rivalry well. The United States women's Olympic hockey team and the Canada women's Olympic hockey team have defined Olympic gold medal games for nearly three decades. Since 1998, they’ve met in the Olympic finals seven out of eight times. The U.S. has taken gold twice. They’re trying for a third gold Thursday afternoon. And Minnesota fans have plenty of reasons to watch. Six players representing the U.S. also play for the Minnesota Frost. Frost

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00:10:06

Coalition of more than 20 mayors ask for legislative...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/19

A group of mayors in Minnesota are asking the legislature for economic relief from the impacts of the surge of federal immigration agents to the state. The Cities for Safe and Stable Communities Coalition now includes more than 20 communities, mainly suburbs in the Twin Cities metro area.Hopkins Mayor Patrick Hanlon said getting aid to city governments is the group’s number one ask to state lawmakers.“We won't be asking for handouts,” said Hanlon, “We are asking for fairness, for justice

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00:07:40

Tom Homan said ICE found more than 3,000...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/19

When border czar Tom Homan announced a drawdown of federal agents in Minnesota, he said something else that stood out: “ICE, here, in this state, have located 3,364 missing unaccompanied alien children. Children that the last administration lost and weren’t even looking for.”Unaccompanied minors is a term the federal government uses to describe children under 18 who don't have lawful status in the U.S. and who don’t have parents or legal guardians in the country who can care for them. Many

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00:59:06

‘This isn’t living, right?’: Minnesota immigrants...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/19

For more than two months, Minnesotans in immigrant communities have been in hiding – fearing arrest, detention or deportation. At the peak of what the Trump administration called “Operation Metro Surge,” there were 3,000 federal immigration agents in the state. It led many immigrants to limit trips outside the house, some not leaving at all. They’ve seen ICE agents racially profile or wrongfully detain family and friends.MPR News collected stories from several people under those

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00:53:42

Minnesota Now: Feb. 18, 2026

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/18

Hennepin County attorney Mary Moriarty is filing a request to get evidence from the federal government on a pair of shootings in Minneapolis during the surge of ICE agents.More than a foot of snow has piled on the North Shore with up to 10 more inches on the way as blizzard conditions continue. MPR chief meteorologist Paul Huttner has been keeping an eye on the storm.Plus, tenants advocates were at the state capitol Wednesday morning calling for an eviction moratorium and rent relief

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00:08:42

Exhibition rings in Year of the Fire Horse with...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/18

The year of the horse has officially begun after Tuesday’s Lunar New Year marked the end of the year of the snake. Lunar New Year is a holiday celebrated by many Asian cultures across the world. Each year is tied to a specific zodiac animal as well as one of five elements. 2026 is the first time in 60 years that we are welcoming the year of the fire horse. To usher in this new era, a new exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Art showcases the significance of the horse across 3,000

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00:07:29

'I feel really helpless:' The voices of Minnesotans...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/18

In a new series, Minnesota Now is airing the voices of people who have been hiding in their homes due to fear of arrest, detention or deportation during Minnesota’s federal ICE surge. We asked them to send us voice memos for three days in a row, describing how they are spending their days.L is a Mexican mother of two. We are not using her full name for her safety. She has not left her home in Northfield for several weeks. She told MPR News she is still in hiding, despite federal officials

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00:10:36

Tenants advocates call on state to support renters...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/18

Wednesday morning, tenants advocates gathered at the state capitol to call for an eviction moratorium and rent relief funding statewide for people who are behind on rent as a result of amped-up ICE presence in. The authority to enact an eviction moratorium for the state lies with Governor Tim Walz, who has said he can't do it without declaring a peacetime emergency. He has so far been unwilling to make that move. Amanda Otero, an executive director for the nonprofit Take Action Minnesota,

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00:04:14

Hennepin County prosecutors press feds for evidence...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/18

State investigators are taking a new step to get evidence related to the federal law enforcement shootings that took place in Minneapolis during the ICE surge. The Hennepin County Attorney's office announced Wednesday morning that it is filing a formal request for evidence from the federal government in the deadly shooting of Alex Pretti and the shooting in north Minneapolis that injured Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis.Estelle Timar-Wilcox was at the press conference and joined MPR News host Nina

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00:09:36

Minnesota man faces deportation to Laos for a crime...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/17

As the Trump Administration has focused federal immigration activity on different cities around the United States, it has publicized the names and photos of immigrants it calls “the Worst of the Worst.” A Minnesota family is speaking out about their loved one who was given that label. At “Ricky” Chandee came to the U.S. as a refugee from Laos as a child. He was convicted of assault at age 18 and served a prison sentence more than thirty years ago. Back then, Laos refused to accept his

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00:55:11

Minnesota Now: Feb. 17, 2026

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/17

Lawmakers are gaveling in a new legislative session Tuesday after a series of heavy events since the end of the last session, including the Annunciation shooting and the killing of former House speaker Melissa Hortman. We learned about how they're grieving and being called to action.Among the items on the agenda for day one of the session: honoring Mark and Melissa Hortman. We heard from their son Colin Hortman in his first sit-down interview since their killing.As the Trump Administration

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00:08:50

Minneapolis artist aims to speak to hard times, give...

Minnesota Now ·

2026/02/17

Minneapolis poet, musician and activist Joe Davis and his band, The Poetic Diaspora, is preparing a long lineup of musicians to celebrate Black music and poetry. Their show, “Diaspora: On the Rise” is set for Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at Northrop Auditorium in Minneapolis. Davis joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about showing up for his community as an artist in hard times, expression through poetry and the musicians he’s working with to celebrate the work he’s done with his band.

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