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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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Advocates are scrambling to raise money for rent for the month of March that's due in just a few days. It's for the families that are still in hiding and are losing income from the Minnesota ICE surge. A coalition of unions in Minnesota is calling fo... more

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Lisa Tice
Executive Director of the Greater East Side Community Council
Greater East Side Community Council
Episode: Minnesota Now: Feb. 24, 2026
Say Yang
Executive Director of Transforming Generations
Transforming Generations
Episode: Minnesota Now: Feb. 24, 2026
Ryan Schwenk
Former ICE lawyer and whistleblower
Episode: Minnesota Now: Feb. 24, 2026
Torsten Brinkama
Filmmaker
Episode: Minnesota Now: Feb. 24, 2026
Lars Brinkama
Filmmaker
Episode: Minnesota Now: Feb. 24, 2026
Xay Yang
Executive Director of Transforming Generations
Transforming Generations
Episode: Coalition looks to support Southeast Asian Minnesotans facing deportation and detention
Lisa Theis
Executive Director of the Greater East Side Community Council
Greater East Side Community Council
Episode: St. Paul looks to revitalize greater east side with new 'Bear Larp' business district
Susan Dew
Minnesota Star Tribune reporter
Minnesota Star Tribune
Episode: Minnesota Now: Feb. 23, 2026
Jamie Salinas
CEO of Forward Worthington
Forward Worthington
Episode: Minnesota Now: Feb. 23, 2026

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Nina Moini
Host of Minnesota Now, known for engaging and approachable interviews that bring real stories to the forefront.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 73 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

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    fitgal1961
    United States3 years ago
  • Beautiful local stories

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Goranger22
    United States3 years ago

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Minnesota Now: Feb. 24, 2026
Q: What do you hope comes from this testimony that you shared?
I hope for better training for officers and an increased public faith in the officers coming out of the Academy.
Minnesota Now: Feb. 24, 2026
Q: What are some of the tactics ICE is using to find and detain people?
They are increasingly going door-to-door and targeting individuals quietly rather than large sweeps.
Minnesota Now: Feb. 24, 2026
Q: What concerns did you experience at the ICE Academy?
I started to have concerns from the day I arrived when I was informed about a memo allowing officers to enter homes without a judicial warrant.
ICE whistleblower: New agents came to Minnesota untrained
Q: What do you feel when you hear that based on your experiences and also what you've seen unfolding in Minneapolis?
He believes ICE is not changing its training effectively despite claims of streamlining, resulting in insufficiently trained officers.
ICE whistleblower: New agents came to Minnesota untrained
Q: What do you think when it comes to reform as ICE is operating now?
Schwank suggests that there needs to be a balance in enforcement while addressing excessive operational methods to ensure public safety and trust.

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Focused on a range of pressing social issues, recent discussions have highlighted themes around community support, immigrant contributions to the economy, and fostering connections within families impacted by the child welfare system. The content often features firsthand accounts from individuals deeply involved in these topics, ensuring a personal touch to the storytelling. With an engaging approach, the discussions blend real-life experiences with relevant data and expert insights, creating valuable narratives that are both informative and emotionally compelling. Unique aspects of this series are the emphasis on local perspectives and the commitment to showcasing the voices of everyday Minnesotans tackling significant societal challenges.... more

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