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The city of St. Paul has a new interim city council member. The appointment of Matt Privratsky comes during a critical time for the capital city. MPR host Nina Moini spoke with him ahead of his first city council meeting Wednesday afternoon.
President Donald Trump's latest round of global tariffs have taken effect and experts warn it will significantly raise the price of goods. We talked to Minnesota retailers about what it means for business in the state.
An MPR News investigation digs into problems facing low-income renters in greater Minnesota.
Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner will shared what you need to know weather-wise for the rest of the week.
The Great Gatsby is turning 100! Minnesota's own F. Scott Fitzgerald will be honored in a unique way.
Our Minnesota Music Minute was ‘This Movie Sucks’ by Durry and our Song of the Day was ‘Something's Got A Hold On Me’ by The Cactus Blossoms.
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April 10 marks the 100th anniversary of the publication of “The Great Gatsby” by St. Paul’s own F. Scott Fitzgerald. A non-profit in his hometown is celebrating with a complete live reading of the book, starting on Thursday at 1 p.m. and stretching into the evening.
The Friends of the St. Paul Library’s senior director of programs and services, Alayne Hopkins, joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about it.
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Like most of the country, cities across Minnesota are facing severe housing shortages. It has caused cities to strike an uncomfortable balance between keeping renters safe and keeping them housed.
MPR News producer Ellie Roth talked to MPR News host Nina Moini about a story she covered looking at cities in greater Minnesota with dangerous buildings, vulnerable residents and no good options.
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We’re approaching that time of spring where thunderstorms, hail and even tornadoes are common. During Severe Weather Awareness Week, MPR’s chief meteorologist Paul Huttner joined the show to educate listeners about how to stay safe during severe weather and updated forecasts for the week.
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Editor's note: This segment aired prior to President Donald Trump's announcement of a 90-day tariff pause to most countries
More U.S. tariffs against China were implemented overnight and China shot back Wednesday morning with 84 percent tariffs on U.S. goods. That’s in the midst of stocks seriously sliding after President Trump’s implementation of global tariffs last week.
The severe change in economic policy has rocked financial markets globally. But how could these tariffs affect markets in Minnesota? The president of the Minnesota Retailers Association, Bruce Nustad, joined Minnesota Now, along with the association’s board member, Scott Farrell. Farrell is the general manager of Down in the Valley, a record store in Golden Valley.
They talked to MPR News host Nina Moini about their concerns over the new tariffs and how they hope lawmakers can support them in the future.
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The city of St. Paul has a new council member. On Wednesday morning Matt Privratsky swore in as the interim council member for Ward 4, replacing City Council President Mitra Jalali after she resigned in January. He now represents the area of St. Paul that includes Hamline-Midway, Como and parts of Macalester-Groveland. Council member Privratsky could have a pivotal role in casting tie-breaking votes on important measures.
Council member Privratsky joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about his background, the contentious decision around who got his seat and how he’ll spend the four months in his role before a special election to permanently fill the seat.
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A judge approved Minnesota's new rules for cannabis businesses, moving the recreational market closer to becoming reality. We heard from one industry voice about the regulations and found out what it will take for dispensaries to open.
A state lawmaker is championing a group of bills to prevent abuse at daycare centers. He's motivated by his own family's experience and he joined the show to talk about it.
Five Minnesota counties have signed agreements with ICE to help with immigration enforcement. We learned what that cooperation includes.
For the latest in our Wander and Wonder series, we travelled to the small town of Madison, Minnesota.
Voyageurs National Park turned 50 years old Tuesday. A former superintendent shared her memories of the park.
Our Minnesota Music Minute was "House" by Self-Evident and our Song of the Day was "Lie, It's Alright" by Cosmic Orphan.
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Minnesota's only national park turned 50 years old Tuesday. Voyageurs National Park was created on April 8, 1975. The park preserves about 220,000 acres of lakes, islands and forest along the Canadian border near International Falls. While the park is being celebrated all this year, it's creation was not without controversy.
Barbara West served as park superintendent from 1995 to 2005. She spoke to reporter Dan Kraker about some of the issues she dealt with in her role and what she loves about Voyageurs.
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A package of bills aimed at protecting infants and toddlers at childcare centers is making its way through the Minnesota House. The bills are authored by Republican Rep. Nolan West, after his family discovered that their daughter was abused at a daycare center in Blaine.
Rep. West joined Minnesota Now to talk about what happened at the daycare center he sent his daughter to, what the proposed bills would do if they became law and where childcare oversight falls short.
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The state of Minnesota took a huge step towards creating its recreational marijuana industry. The Office of Cannabis Management announced that a judge has approved the rules that will govern the marijuana market.
Kurtis Hanna is the director of government relations and public policy at Blunt Strategies, a cannabis consulting firm. He joined Minnesota Now to talk about the new regulations and how soon we could see dispensaries selling recreational marijuana.
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Five counties in Minnesota recently made agreements with ICE to help with immigration enforcement. What that means is different depending on the county, and its separate from previous agreements to hold ICE detainees in three local jails around the state.
Sahan Journal reporter Andrew Hazzard is following this story. He joined MPR News host Nina Moini to explain.
This conversation was produced by Alanna Elder.
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Stocks took a nose dive Monday morning as higher U.S. tariffs triggered massive sell-offs. So what does this mean for your wallet? We answered that question with MPR News economics contributor Chris Farrell and a financial counselor.
Food shelves around the country are scrambling in the face of federal funding cuts. We talked to one Twin Cities food shelf about how they are adapting.
A new state agency is trying to learn more about the needs of queer Minnesotans through a survey that will be an in-depth look at the community for the first time in 30 years.
Minnesota native Paige Bueckers won her first NCAA national title with University of Connecticut. We got the recap of that game and more with sports contributors Wally and Eric.
Our Minnesota Music Minute was ‘Walk Home’ by Bon Iver and our Song of the Day was ‘Magic Trick’ by Orange Goodness.
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Paige Bueckers' college basketball career ended with a national championship on Sunday. She walked off the court with a couple minutes left in the game, hugging her coaches as the University of Connecticut women’s basketball team finished the game 23 points ahead of the University of South Carolina. The star guard from Hopkins dealt with multiple injuries during her time as a Husky, but she said after the game the whole experience was worth it.
Bueckers is now expected to be the No. 1 pick at the WNBA draft. Sports contributors Wally Langfellow and Eric Nelson joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about Bueckers’ victory and other Minnesota sports updates.
Wally Langfellow is the founder of Minnesota Score Sports Magazine and co-host of the sports talk show 10,00 Takes. Eric Nelson is the other host of that show and Minnesota Vikings NFL reporter for CBS' Eye on Football and Sirius XM.
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One of the state’s newest agencies is trying to learn more about the needs of queer people in Minnesota. Lawmakers created the Council on LGBTQIA2S+ Minnesotans in 2023. That’s the same year the Legislature passed the trans refuge law, making the state a destination for people fleeing bans on gender affirming care and discrimination in other states.
Through the end of May, the council is conducting a survey to guide its work in the future. It says it is the most comprehensive survey of LGBTQ+ Minnesotans in 30 years. Emma Watts, executive director of the council, joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about what they hope to learn and how the agency will use the results.
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Minnesota food shelves are scrambling to find other sources of food after federal funding cuts. For PRISM and its food shelf in Golden Valley, the cuts come at a time of growing need.
Alisha Weis is the advancement director with PRISM. She joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about next steps for the food shelf.
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Stocks plunged around the world Monday morning in response to a trade war and potential economic downturn. In the U.S., stocks zigzagged up and then back down again after a false report that President Donald Trump was considering hitting pause on his tariff plans.
MPR’s senior economics contributor Chris Farrell joined MPR News host Nina Moini to break down what all this turmoil could mean for Minnesotan’s wallets.
Shannon Doyle also joined Minnesota Now with advice on how individuals can respond to this financial moment. She’s a financial education program manager with LSS Financial Counseling at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota.
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A dedicated journalist at MPR News is retiring on Friday after nearly 40 years in the newsroom.
Euan Kerr is an editor for our regional team, that covers greater Minnesota. He's worn many hats during his time in our newsroom. MPR News reporter Kirsti Marohn sat down with him to reflect on his career.
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Sweeping tariffs from the Trump administration are creating new trade war and recession fears. We talk to an economist at St. Olaf College about what the new policy means for you when you're out shopping and also how it could impact Minnesota businesses.
In Minnesota, an investigation found that when criminal suspects with mental illness can't go to trial, it can lead to tragic consequences. Now it's been a year since a board was created to address the problem.
Plus, we hear about a new film documenting past sexual abuse at the Children's Theatre Company.
It's opening day at Target Field for the Twins. We learn about a new facial recognition technology being implemented.
And we honor one of MPR's own, Euan Kerr, who is retiring after nearly 40 years.
The Minnesota Music Minute today was “Little Trouble” by The Roe Family Singers and the Song of the Day was “Pony to Ride” by Erik Koskinen.
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Thursday marks the Twin’s home opener at Target Field. This season, fans will have an option to get into the stadium hands-free, with facial recognition technology.
The new technology is called “Go-Ahead” entry. The Twins are one of nine MLB teams using the technology. Manjeet Rege, the director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, joined Minnesota Now to explain how the new technology works.
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A film documenting sexual abuse during the 1970s and 80s at the Children’s Theatre Company in Minneapolis is making its debut next week. The documentary ‘Magic & Monsters’ follows the survivors who broke their silence.
The film will be premiering at the Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival on Monday. Director Norah Shapiro joined Minnesota Now to talk about the film.
Minnesota has a 24-hour statewide domestic and sexual violence hotline. You can call Minnesota Day One at (866) 223-1111 or text (612) 399-9995.
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