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Harper Moyski is remembered as a fearless leader, a beloved daughter and the best big sister. She was 10 years old when she was killed in the mass shooting at Annunciation Church and School.

Since her death, her younger sister Quinn has formed a new friendship with Harper's best friends. They like to go to is Harper’s memorial bench to reflect, heal and have fun. It faces the colorful Lyndale Park Rose Garden in south Minneapolis and it is one of many ways the girls keep Harper's memory alive.

MPR News host Nina Moini sat down with Quinn, Orla, Savannah and Astoria to talk about their new friendship and how they're remembering and honoring Harper.

This week Minneapolis residents have a chance to share what they want to see in a new police chief, after former chief Brian O'Hara resigned in May. We’ll hear from two city council members who are hosting listening sessions this week.

The group collecting stories about the impact of the surge of federal agents will give its first public presentation this week. We’ll hear from a member of the Minnesota Truth Council about the findings.

The Department of Homeland security sent investigators here and to other states to look for noncitizen voters. We'll talk to an investigative reporter who learned that they didn't find much.

An event Tuesday evening will celebrate Minnesota farmers through storytelling onstage.

Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Funky Frog” by Rada K and the Cicadas, and our Song of the Day was “Bad for You” by Haley.

Voting and election integrity has been a central issue in the Trump administration. Yesterday, the Supreme Court cleared the way for Trump's executive order that looks to restrict mail-in voting. Though it leaves the door open for more legal challenges.

It's just one of many ways the Trump administration has looked to cast doubt on the voting process.

A new ProPublica investigation looks at how hundreds of Homeland Security Investigators were deployed to Minnesota and across the country to try to find and prosecute noncitizen voters. But it ended up with meager results.

One of the reporters behind this story, Peter Elkind, joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about his reporting.

Tuesday night marks the start of a series of community listening sessions in Minneapolis to get input on what residents want in a new police chief.

Chief Brian O'Hara resigned in May over allegations he interfered with an investigation into his conduct. Now, the city is in the process of selecting a new chief.

City council member Michael Rainville represents downtown Minneapolis, and is hosting a listening session Tuesday evening. Council member LaTrisha Vetaw, who represents parts of north Minneapolis will host a listening session Wednesday evening. They both joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about what they’re listening and looking for in a new police chief.

Minnesotans will get a chance to hear stories collected for the Governor’s Truth Council starting this week.

The council was created in March to document the impacts of Operation Metro Surge and Operation PARRIS on Minnesotans. The first of four public presentations sharing the council’s findings will take place Wednesday.

Jennifer Prestholdt is vice chair of the council and deputy executive director of The Advocates for Human Rights. She joined MPR News host Nina Moini to discuss the council’s work.

Farming isn’t usually a job that puts you on stage, in front of an audience. But farmers still have stories to tell — six farmers from around the state will tell theirs at the Minneapolis Central Library Tuesday evening.

The event is called “Celebrating Minnesota’s Farmers: A Love Story.” It’s part of a storytelling series by the global non-profit, Food Tank.

Food Tank president Danielle Nierenberg joined MPR News host Nina Moini to talk about the event along with Anita Fondikum, owner and operator of Shining Lights Farm in Princeton, Minnesota, who is one of the event storytellers.

President Donald Trump is threatening more tariffs on goods from our neighbors to the north. Relations soured with Canada this weekend after negotiations fell apart. What this means for Minnesota and our economy as the trade war deepens.

A statewide coalition has formed to increase vaccination rates across Minnesota. We'll learn more about the effort.

And the Trump administration is looking to roll back protections for millions of acres of forests nationwide. What that could mean for Minnesota's northern forests with the potential repeal of the "Roadless Rule."

Plus, a new season is just around the corner for the Minnesota Vikings, while the Minnesota Lynx are nearing the end of theirs. We'll have the latest from our sports contributors.

Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Summer” by Tasha and our Song of the Day was “Call Me” by The Immaculate Beings.

The Trump Administration has taken a step toward opening tens of millions of acres of forest nationwide to roads, logging and other development. That includes 62,000 acres in northern Minnesota. That land is protected under what’s called the Roadless Rule, created by the Clinton administration in 2001.

In a statement last week, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins called the rule “outdated.” She said repealing it will help local forest managers control wildfires. Supporters of this move also say allowing logging and other development in these areas will boost rural economies. But environmental groups say it will jeopardize public lands that people treasure.

Public comment on the proposal is open through Sept. 21.

Forest ecologist Lee Frelich and director Center for Forest Ecology at the University of Minnesota joined Minnesota Now to explain how Minnesota’s forests could be impacted.

A new coalition is working to vaccinate more Minnesotans. It's called "Immunize Minnesota," and it's working through advocacy, education and partnership statewide to achieve its mission.

The coalition so far has ten organizations, including the Minnesota Department of Health and 30 individuals across the public health sphere.

Joining Minnesota Now is co-chair of the steering committee, Munira Maalimisaq, who is a family nurse practitioner and CEO of the Inspire Change Clinic.

The trade relationship between the U.S. and Canada has taken another sharp turn. Sky-high U.S. tariffs on some Canadian goods took effect over the weekend after trade talks between the two countries fell apart. President Trump is now threatening another 50 percent tariff on Canadian automobiles, auto parts and steel starting next year.

Canada says it will retaliate, and Ontario Premier Doug Ford warned that Canada could cut off electricity and critical minerals to the U.S. if the conflict worsens.

That’s a particularly important story here in Minnesota, where Canada is a main trading partner and where people and businesses regularly cross the border in both directions.

Livio Di Matteo is a professor of economics at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ontario, right over Minnesota's border with Canada. He joined Minnesota Now host Nina Moini to talk about Minnesota and Canada’s trade relationship.