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.
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.
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Recent Episodes
June 3, 2026
'A fortunate meeting': Penumbra Theater showcases August Wilson play written in St. Paul
MPR News arts reporter Jacob Aloi interviews Penumbra founder Lou Bellamy about August Wilson's early play "Joe Turner's Come and Gone" and his St. Paul legacy.
June 3, 2026
Road trip to Moorhead: Birds, bugs and flowers thrive in tallgrass prairie
MPR News host Nina Moini interviews Liz Beery, associate director of grasslands at The Nature Conservancy, about protecting Minnesota's vital tallgrass prairie ecosystem and its inhabitants.
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MPR News host Nina Moini interviews Asiya Mohamed, deputy director of American Relief Agency for the Horn of Africa, about the extreme drought in Somalia and relief efforts.
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