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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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St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter says the St. Paul Police Department is reviewing how its officers responded to an apparent immigration action Tuesday morning on the city’s east side. Police deployed projectiles and chemical irritants against people and ... more

This weekend, the Hmong community in Minnesota will be celebrating the Hmong New Year. This year is significant, as 2025 marks the 50th anniversary of Hmong Americans in Minnesota.

Hmong folk singing is a form of song poetry that is commonly sung ar... more

An immigration operation in St. Paul escalated with the use of chemical irritants and projectiles Tuesdays. Hundreds of protesters responded. We'll go inside the rapid response organization that mobilizes when ICE is spotted.

It’s safe to say winter... more

The first snow storm of the season swept through the state Tuesday into Wednesday. That means new Minnesotans have now been properly baptized. Duluth picked up the most snow with 10.3 inches and the Twin Cities received 3.1 inches.

In Rochester, wh... more

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Recent Guests

Tadeo Reis-Sandoval
MPR News agriculture reporter
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Episode: Minnesota Now: Nov. 20, 2025
Samuel Moose
Director of Tribal Government Relations with Essentia Health
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Episode: Minnesota Now: Nov. 20, 2025
Tom Horner
Political strategist who previously ran for Minnesota governor as an independent
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Episode: Minnesota Now: Nov. 20, 2025
Mike Newcomb
An Army veteran and businessman running for governor.
Episode: What is the Forward Independence Party and how is its candidate angling to become governor?
Jason Jenkins
Coin collector and member of the Red River Valley Coin Club
Red River Valley Coin Club
Episode: For coin collectors, the end of the penny brings nostalgia
Liz Sawyer
Reporter for the Minnesota Star Tribune, covering police accountability and public safety issues.
Minnesota Star Tribune
Episode: Minnesota Now: Nov. 18, 2025
Sean Sherman
Renowned chef and author, founder of Awamni restaurant, promoting indigenous foods.
Awamni
Episode: Minnesota Now: Nov. 18, 2025
Alfonso Wencker
Senior Vice President of Community Impact at the St. Paul and Minnesota Foundation.
St. Paul and Minnesota Foundation
Episode: Minnesota Now: Nov. 18, 2025
Stephen Parenti
Professor of finance at Minnesota Carlson School of Management and expert in health finance.
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Nina Moini
Host of Minnesota Now

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 68 ratings
  • Daily MN Now

    Veteran correspondence are good with a lot of the young ones saying “yeah, so” and “Um” 20 times in a 2 min piece need to improve

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    fitgal1961
    United States2 years ago
  • Daily MN Now

    Veteran correspondence are good with a lot of the young ones saying “yeah, so” and “Um” 20 times in a 2 min piece need to improve

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    fitgal1961
    United States2 years ago
  • Beautiful local stories

    Thanks for the regular news and the beautiful local stories in short podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
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    Goranger22
    United States3 years ago

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After federal operation in St. Paul, ACLU lawyer breaks down rights of protesters, bystanders
Q: What are you kind of doing right now to track and follow what's going on in terms of people's civil rights?
Teresa explained that the ACLU is monitoring instances of excessive force, interference with journalists, and racial profiling by ICE agents among other issues.
After federal operation in St. Paul, ACLU lawyer breaks down rights of protesters, bystanders
Q: What stood out to you about yesterday's clash between some of these protesters and federal law enforcement?
Teresa highlighted that the protesters were exercising their First Amendment rights in traditional public forums and expressed concern over the significant level of violence used by law enforcement.
Minnesota Now: Nov. 19, 2025
Q: What do you advise people who want to go either record these types of instances or just feel like they are mistreated if they are in those situations?
Teresa advised that individuals have the right to videotape law enforcement as long as they are in public spaces and not interfering.
Minnesota Now: Nov. 19, 2025
Q: What stood out to you about yesterday's clash between some of these protesters and federal law enforcement?
Teresa noted several points including the protesters' First Amendment rights and the level of violence by law enforcement.
Minneapolis police criticized after handling three high-profile cases
Q: What has MPD said about some of these gaps that you're finding?
MPD acknowledges the tragic nature of these incidents and the staffing issues affecting their domestic violence unit, but emphasizes efforts to improve response and training.

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What is Minnesota Now about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on connecting communities and sharing engaging stories, a variety of topics are covered through unscripted interviews with real people. The themes explored often center around significant social issues, local culture, and personal narratives that elevate the voices of those impacted by larger events. Unique elements include discussions about community responses to challenges, such as homelessness and educational crises, which are combined with lighter reflections on local events like music venue anniversaries and human kindness showcased in everyday interactions. This engaging format aims to bring listeners closer to the heart of Minnesota's evolving stories, making it both informative and relatable for audiences interested in real-... more

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