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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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00:54:17

Minnesota Now: June 23, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/06/23

Severe weather in northern Minnesota has pummeled the region over the past few days. As of Monday morning, more than 4,000 people in Bemidji are still without power. We'll speak to Bemidji mayor Jorge Prince about clean up efforts.As the war between Iran and Israel enters its second week, many Iranians in Minnesota are keeping a close eye on the conflict. We'll hear from a local Iranian organization. Plus, the Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas have created a

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00:10:14

Minnesota's own Chet Holmgren helps Oklahoma Thunder...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/06/23

There wasn't a Minnesota team in the NBA finals, but there was a Minnesotan! The winner of Game 7 was the Oklahoma City Thunder — which includes Minnesota's own Chet Holmgren.And on the women's side, the Lynx are dominating the start of the season. The same can’t quite be said for the Minnesota Twins, who currently have a losing 37-40 record. Joining Minnesota Now with the latest sports headlines are Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson.

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00:08:30

Amid war, local Iranian group hoping for a 'better...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/06/23

Tensions are growing in the Middle East as the war between Israel and Iran enters its second week. Over the weekend, the U.S. inserted itself into the war, launching a series of coordinated bombing attacks against three Iranian nuclear facilities. It's a major escalation of the ongoing Middle East conflict. As the war continues, many Iranians here in Minnesota have been keeping a close eye on the conflict. Parham Alaei is a co-founder of the Minnesota Committee in Support of a Democratic

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00:08:46

Bemidji mayor: No business, home untouched by storm

Minnesota Now ·

2025/06/23

Storms swept through northern Minnesota early Monday morning and caused power outages for more than 10,000 homes and businesses. That’s on top of a devastating round of storms that brought hurricane-speed winds to the Bemidji area early Saturday. Those storms took down trees, power lines and buildings. And the damage sent people to emergency shelters as temperatures approached 90 degrees. As of Monday morning, more than 4,000 customers in and around Bemidji were still without power. No

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00:10:45

Jewish students at Minnesota universities will have...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/06/23

Israel has opened a new front with Iran. But the war in Gaza is still raging on. The latest there, the Israeli military said it recovered the remains of three hostages over the weekend. Overall, more than half the hostages have been returned in ceasefire agreements or other deals. Eight have been rescued alive and Israeli forces have recovered dozens of bodies. Israel’s retaliatory offensive has killed over 55,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Here in the U.S.,

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00:08:17

Miss Juneteenth Pageant celebrates young Black women...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/06/19

A new crown and sash was presented to Miss Juneteenth Minnesota 2025, a pageant that’s in its second year. The pageant celebrates young Black women who are leaders in their communities and who can rock some amazing looks. This year’s winner, Jailyn Newton, and last year’s winner, Khadijah Lamah joined Minnesota Now to talk about their experience participating in the pageant.

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00:06:10

Thank You, Stranger: The ‘Northfield Angel’ spreads...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/06/19

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 Northfield, Minn. residents whose lives have been touched by Daryl, a man they call the "Northfield Angel."

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00:11:39

Media law expert breaks down UnitedHealth defamation...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/06/19

Eden Prairie-based UnitedHealth Group is suing the international news organization, The Guardian, for defamation. The Guardian article in question explores how UnitedHealth engaged in cost-cutting tactics by paying off nurses to cut down on hospital transfers. The Guardian cited internal emails, documents and interviews with more than 20 current and former staffers.But the health insurance company claims the paper ran information it knew to be incorrect to capitalize on the killing of CEO

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00:11:07

Myth-busting urban tornadoes and severe weather

Minnesota Now ·

2025/06/19

This week brought another significant tornado outbreak to parts of Minnesota. The Twin Cities was spared this time, but are the Twin Cities and other downtowns safer because of urban heat islands? Maybe not so much. Kenny Blumenfeld, a senior climatologist with the Minnesota State Climate Office, studies urban tornadoes. He did some myth-busting in a conversation with MPR News chief meteorologist, Paul Huttner.

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00:55:41

Minnesota Now: June 19, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/06/19

Officials are working on plans for a funeral for Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. We share remembrances from a vigil at the state capitol. Plus, the Minnesota Legislature is set more regulations for data centers that are popping up around the state.We normally assume city centers are generally safe from tornadoes, but that may be a myth. We learn more from an expert.Minnesota-based UnitedHealth Group has sued a media company for defamation. We break down what

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00:59:01

Minnesota Now: June 18, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/06/18

A close colleague of Representative Melissa Hortman, DFL Senate Majority Leader Erin Murphy, is voicing her shock and grief over the shootings of lawmakers. Plus, we hear from a social worker about working through the collective grief and trauma of this loss. We have the latest on a former Minnesota ISIS member granted early release after he helped terrorism investigators. Plus, our Native News team gets us up to speed on funding threats to tribal colleges and we hear from a recent

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00:11:54

‘Drag is Art’ Minnesotan and first Drag Race winner...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/06/18

This weekend legendary drag performer BeBe Zahara Benet will headline a show at the Capri Theater in north Minneapolis. Marshall Ngwa first took the stage as BeBe at a pride party in 2000, dancing alongside Cyndi Lauper. That was shortly after he moved to Minneapolis from Cameroon. A few years later, BeBe competed in the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race and won the title of “America's Next Drag Superstar.” The reality TV show has exploded in popularity since then. It brought more eyes to

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00:11:32

'Classical Queery' series shines a light on LGBTQ+...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/06/18

Our friends over at YourClassical have been celebrating Pride Month with a new series called “Classical Queery” that explores the intersection of classical music and LGBTQ+ identities. YourClassical fellow Mya Temanson takes the mic for the Song of the Day and then joins MPR News host Nina Moini to share more about the series.

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00:10:11

Tribal college leaders, recent graduate respond to...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/06/18

Tribal colleges are vital hubs for education, cultural preservation, and economic growth. Recent proposed budget cuts by the Trump administration and historical underfunding by Congress have placed these institutions at risk. Native News reporter Melissa Olson spoke with tribal college administrators in Minnesota. She shares what she’s learned with Minnesota Now. And MPR News host Nina Moini talks with Red Lake Nation College graduate Summer May about how attending a tribal college

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00:04:13

Move over, June gloom? Hot, humid weather on the way

Minnesota Now ·

2025/06/18

This month, the state of Minnesota has seen severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and lots of drizzly, cloudy days. June has not felt too summery, but that is beginning to change. MPR News Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner joins Minnesota Now with details on the forecast.

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00:10:15

Support pours in for service dog nonprofit that...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/06/17

Melissa and Mark Hortman’s children released their first statement since the assassination of their parents on Saturday. In that statement, Sophie and Colin Hortman said, “the best way to honor our parents’ memory is to do something, whether big or small, to make our community just a little better for someone else.” One of the ways they said to do that is to “pet a dog. A golden retriever is ideal, but any will do.” Melissa and Mark had a beloved golden retriever named Gilbert, who they

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00:09:24

Foster youth tell their stories to promote better care

Minnesota Now ·

2025/06/17

A group of former foster youth are calling for children in foster care to have better support and more control over their lives. The Minnesota Promise Report released in early June by the group Foster Advocates draws from the experiences of 120 teens and adults with experience in foster care. It includes common struggles as well as proposed solutions. The state of Minnesota has an office dedicated to investigating concerns from foster youth and proposing policy to make the state program

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00:09:28

Planned Parenthood regional CEO mourns Hortman,...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/06/17

Minnesota is still reeling from the horrific state legislator shootings and the following manhunt that played out over the weekend. It ended with the arrest of Vance Boelter Sunday evening. Investigators found a list of potential targets in Boelter’s car, including officials, businesses and Planned Parenthood locations. Ruth Richardson is the CEO of Planned Parenthood of North Central States, as well as a former Minnesota state legislator. She joined Minnesota Now to talk about threats to

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00:55:03

Minnesota Now: June 17, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/06/17

Among those mourning the loss of Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband is Speaker of the House Lisa Demuth. We heard her reflections and remembrances. Plus, new details show the suspect in the weekend’s shooting went to more than just two lawmakers homes on that night.During the search for Vance Boelter, authorities discovered lists with the names and addresses of Democratic officials and the locations of Planned Parenthood clinics. We heard from the regional CEO of Planned

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01:04:44

Minnesota Now: June 16, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/06/16

Vance Boelter, the man charged in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses, made his first appearance in court Monday afternoon. We learn more about the state and federal charges from our reporter, Peter Cox. The assassination of Melissa Hortman and her husband and the attempted assassination of Senator John Hoffman and his wife have sent shock waves through Minnesota. Nina Moini speaks with Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan about Hortman's legacy and whether security

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