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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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00:11:08

Minnesota high school seniors are getting college...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/27

Throughout October, graduating high school seniors are learning which secondary schools and universities they are automatically admitted into, before they even apply. It’s part of the state’s Direct Admissions program, now in its fourth year. Joining Minnesota Now to share more about how Direct Admissions simplifies the college admissions process is program coordinator Aaron Salasek.

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00:13:07

‘This is now our mission forever’: Father of...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/27

It’s a club no parent wants to be a part of: parents of a school shooting survivor. Hundreds of parents at Annunciation Catholic Church and School are grappling with that reality. Monday marks two months since a gunman opened fire, killing two children and injuring 28 others. And in that time, parents have been gathering together to grieve, heal and “move their feet.”Ivan Ayala has three kids who attend Annunciation. His pre-kindergartener and kindergartener were not in the church at the

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00:55:09

Minnesota Now: Oct. 23, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/23

From food shelves to energy assistance, we explore how different social services around the state are affected as the federal government shutdown drags on and becomes the second longest in history.A Minnesotan made a documentary about Palestinian and Israeli peacemakers who are working together. We talk to her about navigating those conversations.We check in on rural healthcare out of Rochester with MPR News reporter Molly Castle Work.And do Minnesota's upcoming municipal elections have you

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00:09:26

In rare visit, Cambodian bronze sculptures make U.S....

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/23

A new exhibition of Cambodian bronze sculptures from the Khmer Empire and other significant pieces opens at the Minneapolis Institute of Art on Saturday. It’s the first time some of these pieces have been on display in the U.S. and Mia is the only U.S. museum that will host this exhibition. The exhibition is part of a collaboration between Mia, the National Museum of Cambodia and the Guimet, the National Museum of Asian Arts, in France. Virajita Singh, Mia’s chief diversity officer, and

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00:06:37

The state of labor and delivery services in southern...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/23

This week, MPR News reported Mayo Clinic Health Systems is ending labor and delivery services in Owatonna. But a few rural hospitals are bucking the trend of closing in maternity wards and have birthing centers that are thriving. Rochester reporter Molly Castle Work joined MPR News host Nina Moini to share more about this trend as part of a check in with regional reporters in Greater Minnesota.

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00:09:24

Minnesota film director documents stories of...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/23

When hearing stories about the war in Gaza, it’s often filled with conflict. But in a documentary by Minnesota native Joy Sela, she’s telling the stories of Israelis and Palestinians who are working together towards peace. "The Other" follows peace activists, who despite personal loss, have chosen connection with the other side. The film is showing this Sunday as part of the Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival. Director Joy Sela joined MPR News host Nina Moini to share more about the film.

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00:12:30

Government shutdown pushes some assistance programs...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/23

Several government assistance programs are under threat due to the federal government shutdown. WIC, a nutrition program for mothers and young children, is funded in Minnesota through mid-November. But SNAP, a wider food benefit program, won’t have funds starting Nov. 1. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, which helps Minnesotans heat their homes, is also delayed. All together, these programs help hundreds of thousands of Minnesotans. Tammy Alto, Director of the Energy Assistance

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00:06:31

Professional Help: Help me be an informed voter

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/23

Election Day is less than two weeks away. So the clock is ticking for voters to make decisions on local seats and ballot measures. MPR News producer Ellen Finn explored how you can make an informed choice using the MPR News Voter Guide.Our ask: Help me be an informed voterOur professional: Anika Besst, MPR News Digital Producer

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00:11:31

Minnesota cities can't regulate guns. St. Paul is...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/22

St. Paul city leaders are expected to introduce an ordinance in a city council meeting Wednesday that would ban assault weapons in the city.It’s also an ordinance that — even if passed — would not go into effect unless the state repeals a law that prevents local governments from regulating firearms.St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter sat down with Minnesota Now host Nina Moini to talk about the reason city leaders are looking into a local ordinance.

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00:54:38

Minnesota Now: Oct. 22, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/22

The Minnesota Supreme Court handed down its ruling in the case of a transgender weightlifter who sued USA Powerlifting for not allowing her to compete in the women's division. Reporter Matt Sepic breaks down the case. The city of St. Paul will introduce an ordinance Wednesday to ban assault weapons. But it can only move forward with action at the state level. Mayor Melvin Carter shares why the city is making the move. Plus, a new series from MinnPost looks at how the state is revamping the

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00:08:03

How a state board is trying to fix crisis in nursing...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/22

Minnesota is working to stabilize its nursing home workforce, which has long struggled with high turnover, especially in rural communities. MinnPost state government reporter Matthew Blake published a series looking into the state’s plan to revitalize the nursing home industry. His reporting looks at the retainment of employees, the complicated financial situations of nursing homes and labor standards. Blake joined MPR News host Nina Moini to share what he learned.

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00:03:50

Frosty nights, warmer weekend in the forecast for...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/22

The weather has begun to feel like late fall in Minnesota. Maybe you finally took your heavier coat out of the closet or started wearing gloves to walk the dog. MPR News chief meteorologist Paul Huttner joins Minnesota Now with details on frosty temperatures ahead and an early Halloween forecast.

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00:05:33

Minn. Supreme Court rules USA Powerlifting...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/22

In an opinion released Wednesday morning, the Minnesota Supreme Court largely sided with a transgender weightlifter who sued USA Powerlifting after the organization banned her from competing in its women’s division.The decision comes after a lengthy legal battle that began in 2021. Athlete JayCee Cooper alleged in her lawsuit that USA Powerlifting, a national organizer of weight lifting competitions, violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act.MPR News reporter Matt Sepic joined Minnesota Now

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00:10:08

Ojibwe artist George Morrison’s family relishes his...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/22

New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art has its first solo exhibition of work by Ojibwe artist George Morrison. On Tuesday, friends and family of Morrison gathered to honor the influential Minnesota painter. MPR News reporter Melissa Olson was there. She joined Minnesota Now to share what she learned from those who knew Morrison and how his Minnesota roots continue to inspire artists today.

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00:54:24

Minnesota Now: Oct. 21, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/21

A data center in Hermantown is closer to becoming a reality. The city approved a zoning change in a meeting Monday evening that lasted until nearly midnight after residents voiced opposition. MPR News Duluth reporter Dan Kraker was there and shared with MPR News host Nina Moini what happened.An investigation by Eagan police found an alleged "pattern of predatory grooming" by a local high school teacher. We learned more about what grooming is - and whether new health education standards will

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00:09:17

New sex ed standards could be a tool to help students...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/21

An MPR News story published this week looks at what Eagan police described as an alleged “pattern of predatory grooming” by former high school music teacher Brett Benson. That conclusion came out of a police detective's report following a nearly two-year investigation. Its allegations include that Benson paid special attention to some girls in his class, flirted with them, found reasons to spend time alone with them and exchanged private text messages with them. When some students turned

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00:10:42

Artist Dyani White Hawk reflects on exhibit's...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/21

The Walker Art Center’s new exhibit, “Dyani White Hawk: Love Language,” is now open and runs through Feb. 15. The show is White Hawk’s largest to date, a milestone in an already distinguished career that includes MacArthur “Genius” and Guggenheim fellowships, and acquisitions by the Whitney Museum of Contemporary Art in New York and the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C.White Hawk reflected on her exhibit’s opening weekend in Minneapolis with MPR News host

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00:08:50

New documentary examines Minneapolis police reform...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/21

The phrase “Minneapolis police reform” may bring to mind the events of 2020. The murder of George Floyd that year made the city the center of worldwide calls to change policing. It led the city to enter a process of court-ordered reforms that are still taking shape. A new documentary looks back much further. In “Paradox: Echoes of Reform & the Minneapolis Police,” historian Yohuru Williams traces local politics, community activism and police union organizing over 150 years of

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00:10:05

Controversial northern Minnesota data center proposal...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/21

After an hourslong meeting, the Hermantown City Council approved a needed zoning change to advance the proposed data center that’s being developed by an unnamed Fortune 50 company. MPR News host Nina Moini spoke with MPR News correspondent Dan Kraker about the meeting that lasted late into the night.

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00:54:54

Minnesota Now: Oct. 20, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/10/20

An Eagan Police detective concluded a local high school teacher engaged in an alleged pattern of predatory grooming with female students. But no charges were ever filed. MPR News reporter Elizabeth Shockman shares what she learned from the public police report.Minneapolis-based health insurance company UCare has dropped their Medicare Advantage Plan. Thousands are now scrambling to find new coverage. We'll learn how that's impacting Minnesotans.Plus, LGBTQ+ conversion therapy is banned in

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