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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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Minnesota Now: Sept. 18, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/09/18

The Department of Justice announced federal charges for eight people who allegedly defrauded Minnesota's Housing Stability Services out of millions of dollars. The top prosecutor said it's “like staring into a bottomless well of fraud.” We dive into it.A nationally recognized podcast out of Minneapolis is back after a break. We talk to Jonathan Goldstein, the host of Heavyweight.Farm Aid is coming to town for it's 40th concert. We learn about the history of the 1980s farm crisis here in

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00:09:51

Dakota Jazz Club celebrating 40 years of jazz music...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/09/18

Performers are lined up to celebrate 40 years of the Dakota Jazz Club in Minneapolis for its Anniversary Block Party this Saturday.The Dakota has featured thousands of acts, from celebrated jazz musicians to local up-and-coming bands, and even beyond the jazz genre. Dakota founder, Lowell Picket, joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about the venue’s legacy.

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00:04:06

Thank You, Stranger: How a road rage incident ended...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/09/18

Minnesota Now’s series called “Thank You, Stranger” explores the small acts of kindness that make a big impact.MPR News producer Ellen Finn talked to Perry Le’Peri in Minneapolis about a road rage incident turned around. In our series Thank You, Stranger, we hear the stories of how strangers can make our lives a little brighter, or lift us up in a difficult moment. If you have a story to share about a stranger who made your life a little brighter, we want to hear it.Contact us at

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00:10:00

The history of the farm crisis that inspired the...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/09/18

This Saturday, the 40th annual Farm Aid concert will take place at the Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. It will feature artists that kicked off the original Farm Aid concert back in 1985 including Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp. The concert fundraiser was a response to an economic crisis farmers faced across the U.S. during that time. The agricultural financial struggle of that period hit Minnesota’s workers hard. University of Minnesota applied economics professor

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00:10:05

Hit podcast 'Heavyweight' launches new season

Minnesota Now ·

2025/09/18

Roughly 10 years ago, a podcast host named Jonathan Goldstein and his friend Gregor flew to Los Angeles. Goldstein was there to help his friend confront the famous musician, Moby, over a set of CDs he’d borrowed and never returned.Goldstein created a hit show through these types of interactions, helping people talk through troubling moments from their pasts. The podcast called Heavyweight was released in 2016.Goldstein now lives in the Twin Cities. On Thursday, he and his team launched a

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00:10:42

Feds charge 8 in 'massive fraud' tied to Minnesota...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/09/18

Eight people are now facing federal charges related to housing stabilization fraud. Acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson announced the charges on Thursday.Matt Sepic was at the news conference and joined MPR News host Nina Moini to share more about the charges and the fraud, which prosecutors call a "massive" scheme.

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00:56:17

Minnesota Now: Sept. 17, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/09/17

A shooting at a Minneapolis homeless encampment that left seven people injured is renewing questions about housing solutions and safety. We talk to a city leader in charge of homeless response.Annunciation students are back at school this week after a mass shooting. We talk to a parent about what it looks like to go back after a tragedy. Plus, we talk to two people who are looking at extremism in a new way: from a public health perspective. Chief meteorologist Paul Huttner joins us with a

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00:09:25

Who are the Minnesota Lynx StudBudz?

Minnesota Now ·

2025/09/17

Wednesday night the Minnesota Lynx will play the Golden State Valkyries in Game 2 of the WNBA playoffs. As the playoffs heat up, MPR News’ Emily Reese is reaching out a hand from the Lynx bandwagon and sharing everything new fans may want to know. First, we learned about the revenge tour: the Lynx are motivated to become champions this year after a loss attributed to a bad call last year. Then, we got to know the team’s starters. This time, Reese joins Minnesota Now to talk about the

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00:10:10

Preventing violent extremism: What a public health...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/09/17

A team of researchers at American University in Washington D.C. has shifted their approach to look at domestic extremism as a public health problem. The researchers work with the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab, or PERIL. Minnesota is no stranger to these types of incidents, with the shooting of two lawmakers and their spouses in June and the recent mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School. Hala Furst, PERIL’s director of strategic partnerships and

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00:10:03

'You can't force things to feel normal': Annunciation...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/09/17

Students at Annunciation Catholic School are back in the classroom this week for the first time since a mass shooting claimed the lives of two children and injured 21 other people. The school is providing mental health support for staff, students and their families as they navigate this transition. Aaron Rupar is a parent of two children who are new to Annunciation this year. He joins MPR News host Nina Moini on Minnesota Now.

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00:11:11

After encampment shooting, Minneapolis leader...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/09/17

Minneapolis city attorneys will be in court Wednesday afternoon in an attempt to stop property owner Hamoudi Sabri from allowing a homeless encampment on parking lots he owns. Earlier this week, a shooting at the encampment on Sabri’s property in South Minneapolis left seven people hurt, including three who were critically injured. To learn more about the city’s response to homelessness, MPR News host Nina Moini talks with Enrique Velázquez, director of regulatory services in Minneapolis.

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00:04:32

Last official week of summer brings the heat, with...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/09/17

Hopefully last week’s cool temperatures didn’t lead you to take out your window AC unit or turn your heat on because this week we have zigzagged back to seriously summery heat. MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner joins Minnesota Now with the forecast.

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00:54:28

Minnesota Now: Sept. 16, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/09/16

Gov. Tim Walz is running for reelection in 2026. If he were to win, he would be the first ever Minnesota governor to win a third four-year term. And several Republican candidates have also started campaigns. Politics correspondent Dana Ferguson joined the show to explain the dynamics of the governor's race. Mayors from more than 100 cities and towns along the Mississippi are in the Twin Cities Tuesday. We learned how they're approaching issues like flooding, pollution and federal funding

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00:10:20

Meet the Minnesota Lynx's star players

Minnesota Now ·

2025/09/16

This week MPR News invites you to jump on the Minnesota Lynx bandwagon. Why? Because the No. 1 ranked team is in the playoffs which kick off this week. And they are looking great. Even if you don’t know a thing about the WNBA, basketball or care about sports in general, the Lynx players are just plain fun to follow. At least that’s what MPR News resident Lynx superfan tells us. MPR newscaster Emily Reese joined Minnesota Now to explain who the standout stars on the team are and why everyone

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00:09:28

Xcel is pushing for rate hike. Here's what it could...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/09/16

Xcel Energy customers could see their electric bills jump by an average of $13 a month next year. That’s if state regulators approve the rate hikes the company is proposing: 9.6 percent for 2025 and another 3.6 percent for 2026. Xcel, which is Minnesota’s largest electricity provider, says the higher rates will fund investments in reliability, clean energy and its nuclear plants – and help it prepare for higher energy use in the future. The Public Utilities Commission, which is the board

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00:10:47

Mississippi River mayors meet in the Twin Cities to...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/09/16

Mayors from up and down the Mississippi River are gathering in the Twin Cities this week for their annual conference. The event, organized by the Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative, brings together local leaders from 107 cities across 10 states that border the river.It marks the first time these mayors have met in person since federal funding cuts reduced support for disaster mitigation and assessment, which are tools many river communities rely on as they face more frequent

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00:08:57

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will pursue 3rd term, could...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/09/16

Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday that he’ll try to make history by running for a third four-year term. The news was a long time coming. But there is a long way between now and when voters decide in November 2026.Politics correspondent Dana Ferguson joined MPR News host Nina Moini from the Capitol to break it down.

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00:59:00

Minnesota Now: Sept. 15, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/09/15

Lawmakers are meeting for the first time to discuss gun policy changes since the shooting at Annunciation. We'll learn more about what solutions state senators proposed and we'll hear about the memorial for 10-year-old Harper Moyski, who was killed in the shooting.As Annunciation students return to school this week, we'll hear from an organization providing mental health support to students and staff.Plus, some Minnesota immigrants are facing an uncertain future as changes come to two

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00:06:26

Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy struggles in home...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/09/15

For Minnesota sports fans focused on football and baseball, this weekend wasn't the greatest. The Vikings lost to the Atlanta Falcons 6 to 22 in their home opener. The Gophers lost to the California Golden Bears in Berkeley. And the Twins lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks at Target Field. Joining Minnesota Now host Nina Moini to put these losses in perspective are our sports contributors, Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson.

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00:09:27

Minnesota Lynx 'revenge tour,' explained

Minnesota Now ·

2025/09/15

The playoffs are finally here for the Minnesota Lynx. They've been the number one team in the WNBA all season long and seemingly just waiting for the big games to start. Well, they started Sunday with a first-round playoff game against the Golden State Valkyries and the Lynx won 101-72. It’s just the start of what is being dubbed as the “revenge tour” for the Lynx, who are vying for the title after a heartbreaking loss last year against the New York Liberty. MPR newscaster and Lynx superfan

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