Minnesota Now

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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.

Recent Episodes
  • Minnesota Now: June 5, 2025
    Jun 5, 2025 – 00:55:18
  • Chet Holmgren’s former coach on the Minnesotan’s rise to NBA stardom
    Jun 5, 2025 – 00:09:42
  • Thank You, Stranger: How a ‘Buy Nothing’ Facebook group helped a woman rebuild her life
    Jun 5, 2025 – 00:04:43
  • Ever argued with an older loved one about their care? A mediation group is helping families work it out
    Jun 5, 2025 – 00:08:40
  • Trump‘s new travel ban and its effect on Minnesota, explained
    Jun 5, 2025 – 00:09:58
  • How open enrollment is reshaping Twin Cities school districts and impacting students
    Jun 5, 2025 – 00:11:03
  • Minnesota Now: June 4, 2025
    Jun 4, 2025 – 00:54:13
  • Frozen sambusa company Hoyo to expand with new commercial kitchen in Minneapolis
    Jun 4, 2025 – 00:06:52
  • Tim O’Brien’s friend, biographer on the Minnesota-raised writer’s ‘life and art’
    Jun 4, 2025 – 00:09:57
  • Hazy skies clearing with possible return of smoke this weekend
    Jun 4, 2025 – 00:05:25
  • Grand Rapids, Willmar residency programs aim to train more doctors in rural health care
    Jun 4, 2025 – 00:08:44
  • Hennepin County Sheriff concerned about misinformation, armored vehicles in Tuesday operation
    Jun 4, 2025 – 00:11:04
  • Minnesota Now: June 3, 2025
    Jun 3, 2025 – 00:55:25
  • A shelter worker noticed inequality in the child welfare system. She's using a Bush Fellowship to push back
    Jun 3, 2025 – 00:09:39
  • Red panda brothers make their debut at the Minnesota Zoo
    Jun 3, 2025 – 00:07:42
  • Supreme Court to give opinion on Osseo Schools disability discrimination case
    Jun 3, 2025 – 00:08:51
  • Minnesota legislators prepare for special session
    Jun 3, 2025 – 00:08:03
  • Minnesota Now: June 2, 2025
    Jun 2, 2025 – 00:54:03
  • Loons overcome long history of losing in Seattle, Twins aim to bounce back
    Jun 2, 2025 – 00:10:17
  • A group of Minnesota teens are taking climate change into their own hands
    Jun 2, 2025 – 00:08:16
  • Report finds housing costs outpacing growth of teacher salaries
    Jun 2, 2025 – 00:10:04
  • 1 dead, 5 injured by gunfire at Boom Island Park in Minneapolis
    Jun 2, 2025 – 00:10:15
  • Siblings reflect on 5 years of serving George Floyd Square and south Minneapolis
    May 22, 2025 – 00:26:37
  • Minnesota journalists document importance of North American prairie in new book
    May 22, 2025 – 00:09:46
  • Minnesota tribes 'breaking the glass ceiling' of cannabis sales outside reservations
    May 22, 2025 – 00:09:14
  • Minnesota Now: May 22, 2025
    May 22, 2025 – 00:59:01
  • Minnesota Now: May 21, 2025
    May 21, 2025 – 00:55:42
  • Out to Lunch: Billy Sushi chef is unapologetically 'crazy' for Minnesota
    May 21, 2025 – 00:14:48
  • George Floyd Square business owner says he was ‘collateral damage’
    May 21, 2025 – 00:08:24
  • Rainy weather 'washed the air,' improving air quality readings across Minnesota
    May 21, 2025 – 00:05:28
  • Minneapolis leaders say city will continue policing changes, with or without federal mandate
    May 21, 2025 – 00:06:25
  • Minnesota Now: May 20, 2025
    May 20, 2025 – 00:55:09
  • Minnesota’s sports teams are on a roll, the Timberwolves are on deck to keep it going
    May 20, 2025 – 00:07:22
  • Andrea Jenkins says Minneapolis should ‘recommit’ to investment in George Floyd Square
    May 20, 2025 – 00:16:55
  • St. Paul author highlights historic poetry from detained Chinese immigrants in new book
    May 20, 2025 – 00:09:00
  • Report reviews one year of Minneapolis’ progress in court-ordered police reform
    May 20, 2025 – 00:11:15
  • Before George Floyd: A Minneapolis legacy of protest, policing and the long road to change
    May 19, 2025 – 00:21:52
  • Minnesota Now: May 19, 2025
    May 19, 2025 – 00:54:09
  • Study finds medical cannabis provided relief for those with obstructive sleep apnea
    May 19, 2025 – 00:09:56
  • Inside the final day of the Minnesota legislative session
    May 19, 2025 – 00:06:09
  • Minnesota Now: May 15, 2025
    May 15, 2025 – 00:54:36
  • Professional tree climbers reach for the top in annual competition
    May 15, 2025 – 00:09:21
  • What a last minute budget deal between legislative leaders means for the rest of session
    May 15, 2025 – 00:06:05
  • Northeastern Minnesotans activate to support those affected by and fighting wildfires
    May 15, 2025 – 00:02:47
  • Severe weather possible across Minnesota Thursday afternoon
    May 15, 2025 – 00:04:56
  • Minnesota Now: May 14, 2025
    May 14, 2025 – 00:56:00
  • Art-a-Whirl returns to northeast Minneapolis for the 30th year
    May 14, 2025 – 00:08:50
  • Domestic violence advocates concerned over recent deaths, potential funding cuts
    May 14, 2025 – 00:11:16
  • End of legal protections for Afghans bringing 'fear' to community in Minnesota
    May 14, 2025 – 00:08:03
  • Minnesota Now: May 13, 2025
    May 13, 2025 – 00:55:17
Recent Reviews
  • PatrolTracy
    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
  • Goranger22
    Beautiful local stories
    Thanks for the regular news and the beautiful local stories in short podcasts
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