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Trump shuts off access to asylum, plans to send 10,000 troops to the border; Federal employees are told to name colleagues who work in DEI roles or risk adverse consequences; Jackson's office of violence prevention aims to revive communities, reduce crime; Hate crimes double in CA from 2019-2023; reporting low in rural areas; MN nurses: Patient care shouldn't come with a heavy dose of AI.

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Trump's pardons of January 6th participants spark mixed reactions, federal DEI suspensions raise equity concerns, diversity in medicine faces challenges post-affirmative action and Citizens United continues to amplify big money in politics.

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Winter blues? Alaskans cure theirs at the Cordova Iceworm Festival, Trump's energy plans will impact rural folks, legislation in Virginia aims to ensure rural communities get adequate EV charging stations, and a retreat for BIPOC women earns rave reviews.

Mike Moen

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Mike Moen is a radio news reporter with nearly two decades of experience in the field. He has covered much of the upper Midwest, including Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin and the Dakotas. Many of his stories have aired nationally, including several public radio programs.


Languages Spoken: English, Spanish

Topic Expertise: Community issues, racial disparities, public policy matters.

Local Expertise: Midwest, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota

Location: Minnesota

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ND back on familiar ground in debating ballot-question threshold

The North Dakota Legislature isn't done trying to reshape approval requirements for future ballot questions that cover constitutional amendments…

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MN nurses: Patient care shouldn't come with a heavy dose of AI

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SD pushes to keep certain CAFO details nearly out of reach

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MN's little-known emissions-fighting tool at a crossroads

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'Right to repair' case seen as tip of iceberg for ND farmer fairness

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What's in a big wave? Potential electricity for MN homes, businesses

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Peacekeeping teams head to D.C. for People's March

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Medicaid faces big cuts; experts warn about potential blow to rural areas

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With SCOTUS order, ND Tribal advocates feel good about legislative districts

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Carbon pipeline and landowner rights take their seat again in SD's capitol

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