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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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00:09:24

Byron Buxton bobblehead could rise in value based on...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/14

Minnesota is right in the thick of summer sports, with the Twins and the Lynx both wrapping up the first halves of their seasons. On his bobblehead night on Saturday, Twins star Byron Buxton completed the first cycle in Target Field history. In the WNBA, Hopkins native Paige Bueckers of the Dallas Wings faced off against Caitlin Clark and the Fever in Indiana on Sunday. Minnesota Now sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined Minnesota Now with the latest sport news.

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00:10:03

Medicaid cuts expected to disproportionately affect...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/14

After the passage of President Donald Trump’s massive tax cut bill, Minnesota health care providers are assessing the impact that cuts to Medicaid could have on their facilities and patient care. An analysis by health policy research non-profit KFF found Minnesota stands to lose $23.5 billion in federal Medicaid funding over ten years, an 18 percent decrease. But rural hospitals in Minnesota, where there is a higher percentage of people enrolled in Medicaid, could see a bigger impact

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00:09:18

In shadow of lawmaker shootings, task force works to...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/14

The recent shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses have brought to the forefront the issue of safety at the state Capitol. For two years, a state task force has been working on a plan to improve safety and quality of life in the surrounding neighborhood. The legislature approved $3 million this year to help pay for the plan, which includes public safety and programs for youth. Lawmakers who represent the area are hosting an event for this initiative Monday afternoon outside

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00:06:49

How wildfires in Canada are affecting Minnesota air...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/14

There’s an air quality alert for northern Minnesota until 6 p.m. Monday evening. The entire state of Minnesota is recovering from poor air quality over the weekend after smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketed the region. Ryan Lueck, a meteorologist with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, joined Minnesota Now to explain what’s happening.

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00:53:42

Silent Battles: Mental Health & Military Service

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/10

On Minnesota Now this week, we’re airing Call to Mind, the MPR News initiative fostering new conversations about mental health.Mental illness is the leading cause of hospitalization for America’s military service members. Anxiety conditions and post-traumatic stress disorders lead the list of diagnoses. This special explores the mental health needs of veterans and people serving in the militaryWe hear about how combat and non-combat military duty can impact mental health. And we explore

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00:59:00

Promise & Peril: Technology and Mental Health

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/09

On Minnesota Now this week, we’re airing Call to Mind, the MPR News initiative fostering new conversations about mental health.Technology is ever-present in modern life, from remote work to communities on social media, from dating apps to telemedicine. We live with an ever-expanding array of online options and an ever-growing list of new questions about how healthy it is to spend so much time online with our devices. This broadcast special explores the influence of technology on our mental

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00:59:00

The Aging Mind

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/08

On Minnesota Now this week, we’re airing Call to Mind, the MPR News initiative fostering new conversations about mental health.Studies show that 1 in 4 older adults live with a mental illness such as depression, anxiety and substance use disorders. But many older people don’t get the help they need. And America’s aging population is expected to double by 2050. This program explores the unique mental health challenges of older adults and the models in place to care for them. We’ll hear from

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00:59:00

Beyond the Mirror: The Challenge of Eating Disorders

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/07

On Minnesota Now with this week we’re airing Call to Mind, the MPR News initiative fostering new conversations about mental health.An estimated 29 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder in their lifetime. These mental illnesses can be profoundly disruptive to a person’s life and psychological wellbeing. And eating disorders can be deadly. Anorexia nervosa has one of the highest mortality rates of any psychiatric condition. Eating disorders strike a wide range of people, but

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00:55:49

Minnesota Now: July 3, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/03

President Donald Trump's mega tax and spending bill has passed before its Friday deadline. Minnesota's counties may be affected as it would cut funding to the Medicaid and food assistance programs they run. We'll talk to a county commissioner about the impact. As we gear up for the Fourth of July, a Minnesota fireworks manufacturer will talk us through the difficulties the fireworks industry is facing.In a new Minnesota Now and Then, we'll listen back to a 1976 MPR News broadcast about how

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00:08:36

First annual Native food truck festival coming to St....

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/03

This Saturday, about 20 Native American-owned food trucks will be parked at Harriet Island Regional Park on the Mississippi River for a Native American food truck festival. Organizers say the event is the first of its kind in Minnesota.The co-owner of Trickster Tacos and the founder of the festival, Mariah Grant, joined Minnesota Now to talk about what to expect.

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00:06:49

How a community saved a Bemidji wedding after...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/03

In June, severe weather in Bemidji left nearly every home and business without electricity and some without running water. The storm hit early Saturday morning on June 21. And on that day, Bluebelle Event Venue in Bemidji had a wedding. Amy and Levi Chandler were expecting 265 guests. The fallout from the storm made it seem almost impossible to pull off the big day. The caterers had no electricity or water to cook with. The florist was trapped at her house behind fallen trees in the

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00:10:23

Minnesota Now and Then: How Minnesotans celebrated...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/03

On July 4, 1976 the United States was celebrating its bicentennial, or 200 years. Next year will be the Untied States semiquincentennial, or 250 years.Back in 1976, there was a series of celebrations and observances that paid tribute to U.S. Independence. That year at MPR News, we aired a special program hosted by former MPR News host Gary Eichten that looked at how Minnesotans across the state observed the milestone.

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00:09:00

Behind the scenes of the Minnesota company putting on...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/03

If you have plans to a see a fireworks show this weekend, it’s likely you’ll see the work of RES Pyro. It’s a pyrotechnics company out of Belle Plaine that puts on fireworks displays across Minnesota and also manufactures pyrotechnics for shows internationally. Joining Minnesota Now with an inside look at the fireworks industry is the president and CEO of RES Pyro, Will Wallus.

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00:09:27

Minnesota counties worry about cost shifts from...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/03

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives are on track to pass the big tax and spending bill by their deadline of July 4. The bill extends tax breaks from President Donald Trump’s first term and eliminates taxes on tips. It also cuts federal funding for Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. In Minnesota and 10 other states, county governments manage these programs. St. Louis County estimates that the cost shift to St. Louis County will be more than $10

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00:53:14

Minnesota Now: July 2, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/02

After three years of violence during the Fourth of July in Minneapolis, law enforcement is putting in place additional safety measures during the holiday weekend. And it may rain on your Fourth of July parade. We get a detailed forecast from MPR meteorologist Sven Sundgaard. Plus, we check in with Iranian Minnesotans, who are concerned about the safety of loved ones back home. A legal battle is unfolding in federal court that could impact the future of electric vehicle infrastructure in

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00:16:31

‘The beauty of sports is there‘s no script:’ Out to...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/02

Most Mondays on Minnesota Now, MPR News listeners hear the voices of sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson. Each week they walk us through the winning streaks, slumps and near-misses of Minnesota teams. In this installment of our series Out to Lunch, we go out to the ballgame with these two longtime broadcasters to find out what drives their passion for sports. MPR News host Nina Moini meets up with Wally and Eric at a recent Twins game against the Seattle Mariners.

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00:04:29

Summer returns to Minnesota in time for (possibly)...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/02

June flew by and July has brought some seriously summery weather so far. MPR News meteorologist Sven Sundgaard joins Minnesota Now with the forecast for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend.

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00:09:14

Funding uncertain for electric vehicle charging...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/02

There’s a special kind of dread that comes from driving a car that is about to run out of gas or power. That may be why electric vehicle advocates say highways need to have more EV charging stations for people who make the switch to electric. Those advocates had a recent win. A federal judge ordered the Trump Administration to unfreeze funding for EV infrastructure. But Minnesota's funding is still in limbo.Minnesota was one of 16 states plus the District of Columbia that sued over the

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00:06:53

After several years of July 4 violence, law...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/02

Public safety measures are ramping up in Minneapolis ahead of the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Law enforcement leaders from the city of Minneapolis, Hennepin County and the state of Minnesota held a press conference Wednesday morning at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis to talk about additional safety measures that will be in place this weekend. MPR News reporter Matt Sepic attended the press conference joins Minnesota Now with details.

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00:56:20

Minnesota Now: July 1, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/07/01

A new 15 percent tax on recreational marijuana products goes into effect July 1. It’s one of the highest taxes on such products in the US. We heard from a business owner and a lawyer on how this could impact the budding industry. The state’s newest budget lowers funding for Minnesota’s disability waivers system. We learned more about the program and how the measure could impact people with disabilities. A new Supreme Court ruling allows parents to pull their children from a classroom when

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