Minnesota Now

Minnesota Now: Sept. 18, 2025


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The Department of Justice announced federal charges for eight people who allegedly defrauded Minnesota's Housing Stability Services out of millions of dollars. The top prosecutor said it's “like staring into a bottomless well of fraud.” We dive into it.


A nationally recognized podcast out of Minneapolis is back after a break. We talk to Jonathan Goldstein, the host of Heavyweight.


Farm Aid is coming to town for it's 40th concert. We learn about the history of the 1980s farm crisis here in Minnesota.


Plus, road rage doesn't usually result in a heart-to-heart over breakfast. We hear that story in our Thank You, Stranger.


And the Dakota Jazz Club is celebrating 40 years with a block party in Minneapolis. We talk to the club's founder.


The Minnesota Music Minute was "Son de la Loma" by Salsa Del Sol. Our Song of the Day was "Hands of Time" by Margo Price.

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