Podcast

Minnesota Now

Author: Minnesota Public Radio
Feed episode count: 70
Official site: https://www.mprnews.org/shows/minnesotanow
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Summary

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.

Episodes

Sep 3, 2026 · not_requested

Minnesota Now: Sept. 3, 2026

Duration seconds: 3540
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/09/03/minnesota-now-sept-3-2026

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Sep 3, 2026 · not_requested

Minneapolis sibling duo The Cactus Blossoms make their State Fair return

Duration seconds: 959
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/09/03/minneapolis-sibling-duo-the-cactus-blossoms-make-their-state-fair-return

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Sep 3, 2026 · not_requested

With two months until Election Day, politics takes center stage at the State Fair

Duration seconds: 628
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/09/03/with-two-months-until-election-day-politics-takes-center-stage-at-the-state-fair

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Sep 3, 2026 · not_requested

Tasting new fair foods: Ube strawberry sundae pie and cheese curd lumpia

Duration seconds: 570
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/09/03/tasting-new-fair-foods-ube-strawberry-sundae-pie-and-cheese-curd-lumpia

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Sep 3, 2026 · not_requested

Farmers union: Uncertain times for family farms amid tariffs and global conflicts

Duration seconds: 576
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/09/03/farmers-union-uncertain-times-for-family-farms-amid-tariffs-and-global-conflicts

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Sep 2, 2026 · not_requested

Minnesota Now: Sept. 2, 2026

Duration seconds: 3318
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/09/02/minnesota-now-sept-2-2026

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Sep 2, 2026 · not_requested

'The Fair Documentary' goes inside the Great Minnesota Get Together

Duration seconds: 495
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/09/02/the-fair-documentary-goes-inside-the-great-minnesota-get-together

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Sep 2, 2026 · not_requested

Mental health advocate: New state standards will give students language to ask for help

Duration seconds: 613
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/09/02/mental-health-advocate-new-state-standards-will-give-students-language-to-ask-for-help

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Sep 1, 2026 · not_requested

Minnesota Now: Sept. 1, 2026

Duration seconds: 3351
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/09/01/minnesota-now-sept-1-2026

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Sep 1, 2026 · not_requested

Burnsville police bring on U of M psychiatrists in mental health cases in novel partnership

Duration seconds: 581
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/01/burnsville-police-bring-on-u-of-m-psychiatrists-in-mental-health-cases-in-novel-partnership

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Sep 1, 2026 · not_requested

Minnesota principals navigating fast-changing technology when shaping cellphone policies

Duration seconds: 939
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/09/01/minnesota-principals-navigating-fastchanging-technology-when-shaping-cellphone-policies

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Sep 1, 2026 · not_requested

Commissioner: Proposed federal rule change continues dismantling of civil rights enforcement

Duration seconds: 461
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/09/01/commissioner-proposed-federal-rule-change-continues-dismantling-of-civil-rights-enforcement

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Sep 1, 2026 · not_requested

‘Kids literally disappeared’: Minnesota schools lost at least 1,700 students following Operation Metro Surge

Duration seconds: 467
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/09/01/sahan-minnesota-schools-lost-at-least-1700-students-after-ice-operation

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Aug 31, 2026 · not_requested

Minnesota Now: Aug. 31, 2026

Duration seconds: 3368
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/08/31/minnesota-now-aug-31-2026

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Aug 31, 2026 · not_requested

Minnesota Vikings finalize 2026 roster as Lynx regroup after two losses

Duration seconds: 536
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/08/31/minnesota-vikings-finalize-2026-roster-as-lynx-regroup-after-two-losses

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Aug 31, 2026 · not_requested

North Minneapolis neighborhood newspaper quietly shuts down after 50 years

Duration seconds: 240
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/08/31/north-minneapolis-neighborhood-newspaper-quietly-shuts-down-after-50-years

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Aug 31, 2026 · not_requested

In new collection, 38 poets explore 'Past, Present and Future of Policing'

Duration seconds: 589
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/08/31/new-poetry-collection-explores-past-present-and-future-of-policing

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Aug 31, 2026 · not_requested

What the Meta settlement on youth Instagram, Facebook use could mean for Minnesota kids

Duration seconds: 628
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/08/31/what-the-meta-settlement-on-youth-instagram-facebook-use-could-mean-for-minnesota-kids

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Aug 31, 2026 · not_requested

Nepali Minnesotans collect aid for communities devastated by Himalayan flooding

Duration seconds: 410
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/08/31/nepali-minnesotans-collect-aid-for-communities-devastated-by-himalayan-flooding

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Aug 27, 2026 · not_requested

Minnesota Now: Live from the State Fair on Aug. 27, 2026

Duration seconds: 3538
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/08/27/minnesota-now-state-fair-aug-27-2026

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Aug 27, 2026 · not_requested

Rising musician Sophie Hiroko getting ready to record her debut album

Duration seconds: 1021
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/08/27/rising-musician-sophie-hiroko-getting-ready-to-record-her-debut-album

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Aug 27, 2026 · not_requested

How a first-time 4-H state fair exhibitor prepares her lamb for the competition

Duration seconds: 518
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/08/27/how-a-firsttime-4h-state-fair-exhibitor-prepares-her-lamb-for-the-competition

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Aug 27, 2026 · not_requested

How the ever-growing State Fair crop art exhibit comes to life

Duration seconds: 606
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/08/27/how-the-evergrowing-state-fair-crop-art-exhibit-comes-to-life

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Aug 27, 2026 · not_requested

Sen. Tina Smith on midterms, Farm Bill and her final Minnesota state fair as a senator

Duration seconds: 676
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/08/27/sen-tina-smith-on-midterms-farm-bill-and-her-final-minnesota-state-fair-as-a-senator

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Aug 26, 2026 · not_requested

Minneapolis police officers on responding to Annunciation shooting, one year later

Duration seconds: 428
Source: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/08/26/minneapolis-first-responders-reflect-on-annunciation-shooting-one-year-later

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