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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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00:54:09

Minnesota Now: May 19, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/05/19

We're remembering five years since the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. Today, we are looking back at how we got here by examining decades of police-community relations in Minneapolis that set the stage for a racial reckoning. The deadline for the 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session is tonight at midnight, but lawmakers aren't done with their work. We'll get the latest updates on a special session and what still needs to happen from our politics team. Plus, patients

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00:09:56

Study finds medical cannabis provided relief for...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/05/19

Sleep apnea is a condition that affects millions of people, often without them even knowing it. It’s more than just loud snoring or restless nights. It can have serious health consequences. And the state Office of Cannabis Management has new data about using cannabis to treat the condition. They conducted the largest survey on record about the condition and cannabis. And their findings show it could really help patients. Joining Minnesota Now to explain is Grace Christensen, a research

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00:06:09

Inside the final day of the Minnesota legislative...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/05/19

At midnight Monday, it is all supposed to be over. The state Legislature is supposed to adjourn after passing a new two-year budget. That’s not going to happen this year. A special session will be needed to complete the task because lawmakers are still navigating the remaining sticking points and political obstacles. Peter Cox, one of a trio of MPR News reporters tracking the session, joined Minnesota Now with an update.

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00:54:36

Minnesota Now: May 15, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/05/15

Some much needed rain is coming to the state and it has the potential to come in the form of severe weather. We learn more from our meteorologist Mandy Thalhuber.The rain could help contain wildfires in northeast Minnesota that are still raging today. Minnesota's legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Walz have reached a budget deal just in time before the session ends. We learn more about their dash to tie up loose ends.We hear the story of the first Hmong-American to have a musical

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00:09:21

Professional tree climbers reach for the top in...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/05/15

If there’s a kid in your life who loves to climb trees, they may be interested to know it can be a career and a sport. There are competitions all over the world where arborists race to scale trees and complete tasks up in the branches. The Minnesota Society of Arboriculture’s Tree Climbing Championship and Festival of Trees is this weekend at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis. Returning women’s champion Sydney Hudzinksi will be defending her title and trying to make it to the international

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00:06:05

What a last minute budget deal between legislative...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/05/15

In the nick of time, a budget deal has been reached between most of Minnesota legislative leaders and Gov. Tim Walz. Now it's up to committees to fill in more details and put the plan to a series of votes. There's little time left to get a budget approved before the legislature is required to adjourn on Monday. A short special session is possible. MPR News Reporter Clay Masters joined Minnesota Now with the latest legislative updates.

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00:02:47

Northeastern Minnesotans activate to support those...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/05/15

Reinforcements are arriving to help fight several wildfires burning in northeastern Minnesota that have scorched about 58 square miles and destroyed dozens of homes, an area about the size of Minneapolis. The fires are still zero percent contained. Dan Kraker spoke to fire crews, those affected by the wildfires and volunteer efforts to take care of them.

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00:04:56

Severe weather possible across Minnesota Thursday...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/05/15

Thunderstorms are expected to roll across central and eastern Minnesota into Wisconsin Thursday afternoon. It's possible they'll bring large hail, strong winds and tornadoes, especially as they travel east. The cloudy, windy and potentially severe weather forecasted for today is pushing this week’s unseasonable heat. MPR meteorologist Mandy Thalhuber joined Minnesota Now to give the latest details on Thursday’s storm.

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00:56:00

Minnesota Now: May 14, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/05/14

As many as 9,000 Afghan refugees are at risk of deportation after the White House ended an immigration program that let them stay in the U.S. legally. We talk to an organization that has been supporting Afghans in Minnesota. Minnesota has seen four women die due to domestic violence in the span of four weeks. We hear from Violence Free Minnesota about their prevention efforts and how they are navigating potential cuts to federal funding.We hear the latest on a challenge to the state's ban

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00:08:50

Art-a-Whirl returns to northeast Minneapolis for the...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/05/14

This weekend is the 30th year of Art-a-Whirl, a free arts festival in northeast Minneapolis. The neighborhood has long been a hub for artists and creatives. Throughout the event it transforms as artists open their studio doors and northeast businesses host local music and food trucks. Organizers say it is the largest open artist studio tour in the country. Anna Becker is executive director of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association, which organizes Art-a-Whirl. MPR News host Nina Moini

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00:11:16

Domestic violence advocates concerned over recent...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/05/14

An organization that tracks domestic violence in Minnesota reported one intimate partner killing every week for the last four weeks, from April 12 to May 7. Murder charges have been filed in two of these deaths and law enforcement believe the other two occurred in murder-suicides. In total, Violence Free Minnesota has tracked seven intimate partner killings so far this year. Behind each one is a human life, with friends, family and communities in mourning. Guadalupe Lopez, executive

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00:08:03

End of legal protections for Afghans bringing 'fear'...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/05/14

The Department of Homeland Security announced Tuesday it will end the Temporary Protected Status program for Afghan refugees, a move that could lead to the deportation of thousands of migrants from the U.S., including in Minnesota. TPS protects migrants who cannot return to their home country due to unsafe conditions like war or natural disasters. In a statement, DHS said temporary protected status for Afghans will expire on May 20 and the program will be eliminated in July. Nasreen Sajady,

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00:55:17

Minnesota Now: May 13, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/05/13

Two wildfires in northeastern Minnesota have destroyed dozens of buildings and forced people to evacuate. We had the latest on the situation and heard from evacuees who gathered Monday night to wait for news on their homes in the wildfire’s path. Between school and social life, the digital world isn't really optional for most teenagers today. A Minnesota author examined the latest research into teens and screens, and talked to adolescents about their relationships to their phones. She

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00:07:51

Timberwolves and Frost just a game away from...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/05/13

The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Frost are both one game away from advancing in their respective playoffs. The Timberwolves lagged behind the Golden State Warriors in the first half of Monday night's game, but at the halftime buzzer, Anthony Edwards scored a deep three and shrunk the Warriors' lead. The team went on to win the game 117-110. Similarly, the Frost won their most recent game 7-5 against the Toronto Sceptres. It was the highest-scoring game in Professional Women’s Hockey

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00:09:03

'Keep trying with curiosity': New book outlines...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/05/13

If you have a teen in your life, you know their communication and self-exploration revolves around screens. Parents and their children have been grappling with that fact for decades, but a new book explores the latest research and firsthand accounts of adolescent development, independence and the digital world. Minneapolis-based author Erin Walsh wrote “It's Their World: Teens, Screens and the Science of Adolescence,” which comes out May 13. Walsh joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk

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00:07:14

Minnesota wildfires: More than 20,000 acres of land,...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/05/13

Wildfires in northeastern Minnesota exploded in size overnight. Two large wildfires in the region are still uncontained. The biggest is the Camp House fire, which has spread over 12,000 acres. That’s about the size of the entire city of Winona. Just 13 miles north of that fire, another fire, dubbed the Jenkins Creek fire, has burnt 6,800 acres. The burnt area is about the size of the city of Golden Valley. Together, the wildfires have burned dozens of homes and cabins and also led to

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00:10:26

New season of The Divided Dial dives into the world...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/05/12

Shortwave radio has a long history in our world. The transmission can travel across continents, much farther than FM and AM radio. That ability has made it a powerful tool for governments, extremists, or anyone trying to get their ideas to a faraway audience. Minneapolis-based journalist Katie Thornton tells the story of shortwave radio in the second season of The Divided Dial. It’s an award-winning series of the WNYC program On the Media. Thorton joined Minnesota Now to talk about the

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00:59:00

Minnesota Now: May 12, 2025

Minnesota Now ·

2025/05/12

Dozens of firefighters are working to contain a fast-spreading wildfire northeast of Duluth. The fire has prompted evacuations and has already burned down at least three homes. We'll get the latest update from Dan Kraker, our correspondent in northern Minnesota. A new study found that in the five years since the murder of George Floyd, Americans have grown skeptical that 2020 actually led to significant change. We'll break down that data with experts. Plus, the Duluth City Council will vote

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00:11:26

Study: 5 years after George Floyd‘s murder, optimism...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/05/12

Immediately after the murder of George Floyd, there were more people than ever drawing attention to issues of racial inequality and police treatment of Black people. A new Pew Research Center study finds that in the years since, Americans are skeptical that 2020 actually led to any significant change. Two people joined Minnesota Now to dig into the data. Kiana Cox is an author of the study and a senior researcher on the race and ethnicity team at the Pew Research Center and Yohuru

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00:05:07

Fast-moving wildfire prompts evacuations of homes,...

Minnesota Now ·

2025/05/12

Our top story on Minnesota Now, a wildfire is burning near Brimson, Minnesota. That's northeast of Duluth. The fire is uncontained and is still rapidly spreading through the area. Officials have named it the Camp House Fire. It prompted the evacuation of homes and cabins yesterday. Here with the details is MPR News reporter Dan Kraker.

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