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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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00:08:53

State student loan advocate seeing surge of borrowers...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/31

The entire landscape of student loans is undergoing a lot of change. Starting Friday, thousands of Minnesotans who are on the student loan SAVE plan will see their balances grow, with interest now being re-applied. Though SAVE borrower’s payments are still on pause. It’s one of many changes that are taking place over the next several years. The state of Minnesota has one person dedicated to helping borrowers navigate their repayments. Jabra Kawas is the state’s first and only Student Loan

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00:10:49

Expert: Delta plane likely hit 'clear air'...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/31

Passengers on a Delta flight from Utah to Amsterdam found themselves diverted to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Wednesday night after severe turbulence prompted an emergency landing. Their plane took off from Salt Lake City Wednesday afternoon. About an hour into the flight, they ran into turbulence that caused the plane’s altitude to drop about 1,000 feet within a minute – according to the flight-tracking website, FlightAware. Delta said 25 people on board were injured. They

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00:17:37

Out to Lunch: The Kris Lindahl beyond the billboards

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/30

On Minnesota Now, we hear from many different people in Minnesota over the phone and in the studio. But we don’t often meet them in the community, where news and life happens. In our Out to Lunch series, MPR News host Nina Moini sits down for a meal with people from Minnesota news and culture.Real estate CEO Kris Lindahl is best known for his billboard advertisements, where he's pictured with a cheeky smile and his arms spread out wide. His numerous billboards across Minnesota have

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00:55:26

Minnesota Now: July 30, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/30

The National Guard and the FBI are supporting the city of St. Paul in responding to a cyberattack. We talk to a cybersecurity expert about the information that could be at risk and the work being done to secure city systems. The White House is criticizing Minnesota Star Tribune immigration coverage and dedicated a press release to call out their stories. We talk about what this signals for press freedom. Earthquakes, tsunamis and wildfire smoke: we talk about it all with Paul Huttner. Plus,

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00:04:54

Wildfire smoke to hang over nice weather weekend

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/30

You are likely seeing or smelling wildfire smoke on Wednesday. The entire state is under an extended air quality alert that will last through Saturday. At the same time, we are beginning to see pleasant temperatures across the state. MPR News Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner joins Minnesota Now with details.

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00:09:41

'It's a big deal': Response to St. Paul cyberattack...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/30

St. Paul has declared a state of emergency over what appears to be a massive cyberattack. The city is working with the Minnesota National Guard, the FBI and two private cybersecurity firms to respond to the cyberattack, which is disrupting city services including payment systems, libraries, recreation centers and city hall. For more on how cyberattacks like this one occur and the issues they can cause, Minnesota Now guest host Chris Farrell talks with Faisel Kaleem, director of

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00:02:57

The high cost of easy credit

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/30

In a 12-part series for our sister station Marketplace called “Buy Now, Pay Later,” we look at the trend of people entering retirement with a lot of debt. On Minnesota Now for the next two weeks, we’ll be sharing some stories from this series.This time, we take a look at the high cost of easy credit. This series was produced in partnership with Next Avenue, a non-profit news platform for older adults with Twin Cities PBS.

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00:07:41

White House calls out Minnesota Star Tribune over...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/30

The Trump administration has singled out Minnesota’s largest newspaper for its coverage of immigration enforcement. A press release Tuesday accused the Minnesota Star Tribune of covering for people the White House called “criminal illegal immigrants.” The statement linked to social media posts from federal agencies that criticized Star Tribune immigration stories as well as an opinion column. For its part, the newspaper told MPR News, “we stand by our reporting and don’t have any

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00:07:46

Minnesota Fringe Festival show ‘Manasu’ features...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/29

Starting this Thursday, local theaters across the Twin Cities will be filled with unique projects, plays and performances as part of the Minnesota Fringe Festival. In all, there will be hundreds of performances over 11 days. “Manasu” is a play featuring a South Asian queer love story, with an all South Asian cast. Divya Maiya is the playwright and director of the show and the co-founder of the South Asian Arts and Theater House in the Twin Cities. She joined Minnesota Now to talk about the

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00:54:26

Minnesota Now: July 29, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/29

New data is out about gun deaths in Minnesota. They creeped up in 2024, despite new laws to keep weapons out of the hands of potentially violent people. We got the details on how advocates are taking action.If you've tried to buy gold or silver recently, you know those prices are remarkably high. It's driven by uncertainty around federal tariff policies. We'll hear from a jeweler about how her business is impacted.We learned more about how uncertainty for immigrant workers under the Trump

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00:09:55

How a local jeweler is navigating historic surge of...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/29

The price of gold and silver has been surging. This year has seen international gold prices rising nearly 30 percent, driven by increased demand for secure investments amidst the ongoing economic uncertainty surrounding President Trump’s tariff policies and global political tensions. Last month, silver hit its highest price in more than 13 years. Cheryl Lais has run Heirloom Jewelry out of the Hopkins Antique Mall since 2002. She sells one-of-a-kind, vintage jewelry pieces. She joined

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00:10:12

Preliminary data shows a decrease in immigrant work...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/29

Foreign-born workers play a major role in Minnesota’s agricultural and hospitality sectors. Many of these workers have come to the United States on temporary visas or have some other legal status, while many others are undocumented. President Donald Trump’s efforts to restrict immigration and step up enforcement have caused uncertainty for some workers with and without legal status. Ma Elena Gutierrez, the founder of the immigration advocacy organization Fe y Justica, and Fernando Quijano,

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00:10:06

Report: As gun violence declines in the U.S.,...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/29

A new report that looks at gun violence in Minnesota found that gun deaths increased year-over-year in 2024. The analysis by Protect Minnesota found 564 Minnesotans lost their lives to gun violence in 2024. That’s slightly up from 530 people in 2023. It’s in contrast to what’s happening in the United States. CDC data shows a 5 percent decrease in gun deaths in 2024. More than 44,000 people died of gunshot wounds last year, compared to 46,000 in 2023. Joining Minnesota Now to help us dig

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00:54:07

Minnesota Now: July 28, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/28

Powerful storms swept across the state Sunday night and we're tracking severe storms again later Monday. We'll check in on storm damage and get the latest forecast from MPR News Meteorologist Mandy Thalhuber.For decades, Minnesota has been a hub for Fortune 500 companies. We'll learn about the changing landscape for how businesses thrive here.Plus, less people are crossing into Minnesota from Canada this summer. We'll check in with two Grand Marais businesses that rely on tourism.And more

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00:09:11

Lynx will face Liberty in first match since finals loss

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/28

The Minnesota Lynx are currently the No. 1 team in the WNBA. On Wednesday night, they’ll face off against the No. 2 team, and arguably their league rival, the New York Liberty. It will be the first time the two teams will play against each other since the Lynx had a heartbreaking loss against the Liberty in the WNBA finals. Plus in golf, the weather itself was a player in this weekend's 3M Open golf tournament in Blaine. Golfer Kurt Kitayama won the trophy under sweltering heat before the

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00:04:11

Borrowing boom imperils retirement for millions

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/28

In a 12-part series for our sister station Marketplace called “Buy Now, Pay Later” we look at the trend of people entering retirement with a lot of debt. On Minnesota Now for the next two weeks, we’ll be sharing some stories from this series. We'll start by looking at the changes over decades to America’s social safety net.This series was produced in partnership with Next Avenue, a non-profit news platform for older adults with Twin Cities PBS.

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00:10:05

Canada-Minnesota border crossings are down this...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/28

Summer is a busy time for road trips and travel on the North Shore. But data from the Department of Transportation shows that fewer people are crossing from Canada into Minnesota. This June, there were about 16 percent fewer people traveling in by car compared to last June. That’s about 26,000 fewer people who came to visit our state. Earlier this year, MPR News host Angela Davis and Minnesota Now guest host Chris Farrell traveled to the Minnesota-Canada border to talk about how the U.S

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00:06:32

What is a derecho?

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/28

A derecho is possible across central and southern Minnesota late Monday into Monday night, bringing a significant wind threat. Wind gusts over 75 mph are possible, along with heavy rain and embedded tornadoes within the line. MPR Meteorologist Mandy Thalhuber joined MPR News guest host Chris Farrell to explain what a derecho is and other severe weather threats heading our way.

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00:08:35

Re-examining Minnesota's headquarters economy

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/28

Almost 15 years ago, University of Minnesota professor Myles Shaver made some keen observations about Minnesota's unusually high number of Fortune 500 companies. His research showed that the state’s strong business landscape comes from talent in one field attracting talent from other fields to the region. The business landscape has changed over the years since Shaver published his research in the 2012 book called "Headquarters Economy." So he's working on a brand new batch of research about

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00:02:52

Overnight storms leave damage, power outages across...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/28

Clean up from Sunday night's severe weather and another round is coming Monday night. As of noon, Xcel Energy is reporting 25,000 people are still without power across the state.Reporter Estelle Timar-Wilcox is tracking storm damage and joined Minnesota Now guest host Chris Farrell.

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