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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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Some 140,000 Minnesotans work in construction. And job growth in the construction industry has continued to outpace the overall economy in recent years, according to the state Department of Employment and Economic Development.

A survey of more than... more

A new study from the Minnesota Indian Gaming Association looks at the impact of tribal gaming for the first time in seven years. According to the study, in 2023 tribal casinos employed more than 10,000 people statewide, about 70 percent of whom worke... more

Increased Immigrations and Customs Enforcement actions in Minnesota this month have drawn, likely, thousands of community protesters and observers. And confrontations between ICE agents and community members have been chaotic.

Today, six Minnesota ... more

Six Minnesota residents and the ACLU of Minnesota are suing Immigration and Customs Enforcement alleging agents violated rights to free speech and peaceful assembly. The lawsuit comes after recent immigration enforcement actions resulted in chaotic c... more

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Recent Guests

Jessica Gunnarson
Foster parent in Duluth and award recipient from QPI
Episode: Duluth foster parent recognized for building connections between foster and birth families
Kate Rickord
Quality Parenting Outreach Lead with the Youth Law Center
Youth Law Center
Episode: Duluth foster parent recognized for building connections between foster and birth families
Bruce Corey
Professor of Economics at Concordia University
Concordia University
Episode: Minnesota Now: Dec. 11, 2025
Jamie Napoli
Creator of the podcast Cardiac Cowboys
Episode: Minnesota Now: Dec. 11, 2025
Peter Eisenschenk
Former building operations manager of the Metrodome, witnessed the roof collapse firsthand
Episode: Eyewitness to the Metrodome collapse looks back 15 years later
Colin Peters
Ph.D. candidate in the University of Minnesota's Department of Plant Pathology and lead author of a recent study on using fungi to control emerald ash borer
University of Minnesota
Episode: Scientists testing fungi to protect Minnesota's one billion ash trees
Jodi Dworkin
Professor in the Department of Family Social Science
University of Minnesota
Episode: Minnesota students report better mental health, but screens cause sleep problems, isolation
Heidi Hesrich
Executive Director of Dakota 911.
Dakota 911
Episode: Minnesota Now: Dec. 9, 2025
Eric Jensen
Vice President of Outpatient and Community-Based Mental Health Program at Frasier.
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Episode: Minnesota Now: Dec. 9, 2025

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

Reviews

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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    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 States2 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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Podcast 'Cardiac Cowboys' tells captivating story of Minnesota's open-heart surgery pioneers
Q: What kind of drew you to this aspect of the characters of the story?
I'm really interested in the characters in the story, so that's always what I'm focused on.
Podcast 'Cardiac Cowboys' tells captivating story of Minnesota's open-heart surgery pioneers
Q: What made you want to take this project on? How did it come to you?
It came to me through a surgeon and medical historian, Dr. Gerald Ember, who was in the early stages of writing his own book about this.
Minnesota Now: Dec. 11, 2025
Q: Do you know about policies that could be implemented to support those goals?
We need intelligent immigration policy changes and investment in education and entrepreneurship.
Minnesota Now: Dec. 11, 2025
Q: How critical do you think foreign born workers fit into the state's economic outlook?
They play a very critical role in the state, particularly in key sectors like manufacturing and professional services.
Minnesota Now: Dec. 11, 2025
Q: How concerned are you as an economist about trends like outmigration and slow of the growth of the labor force?
Immigrant workers make Minnesota affordable, wealthy, productive, and alive in various forms.

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

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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