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MPR News with Angela Davis
Conversations about life in Minnesota and how the state is changing, weekdays from MPR News.
Programming note: Our colleague Angela Davis is taking a leave of absence after a recent breast cancer diagnosis. Thank you to all who have checked in and shared kind words. Angela is touched by your support as she focuses on her recovery.
Episodes
- MPR News with Angela Davis
Rural Voice: Creative solutions to the rural housing crunch
There’s a lack of affordable housing across Minnesota. State projections say more than 182,000 new housing units across all types and prices points are needed…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
What keeps you up at night? How improving sleep can improve your health
Do you toss and turn and have trouble falling asleep? Or do you wake in the middle of the night and struggle to get back to sleep? About a third of adults in…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
The history of Halloween and how we celebrate it today
Halloween is just around the corner, and Minnesotans are getting ready with costumes, decorations and plenty of candy. From trick-or-treating and carving…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
The podcast that changed reading instruction is back
Four years ago, the podcast Sold a Story sparked a national debate about how children learn to read. Its reporting helped drive changes in reading instruction…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
Rural Voice: Real talk about data centers
Data centers are coming for rural America. In the past, data centers tended to be built in urban areas, close to power grids and technology workers. But with…
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Tackling the challenges at Minneapolis Public Schools
Minneapolis Public Schools last month recommended closing more than a dozen schools — and then last week put the plan on pause. The proposal to shutter schools…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
Ask a vet: How to have a healthy, happy and well-behaved pet
Pets can bring so much joy. But there’s also a lot to learn about how to train and care for a dog, cat or other animal companion. How do you help an anxious…
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How is Minnesota's paid leave program working?
Minnesota launched a major new benefit for workers in January. The statewide paid family and medical leave program allows eligible workers to receive part of…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
Rural Voice: Who owns Main Street?
Do local businesses still own Main Street in Minnesota’s rural communities? Or are national chains and large corporations changing the fabric of what it means…
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What Medicaid changes mean for Minnesotans
Last year, President Donald Trump signed a sweeping tax and spending bill — originally called the One Big Beautiful Bill. It included significant changes to…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
Minnesota Children's Museum is all about helping kids play
Generations of children have run and climbed their way through the Minnesota Children’s Museum. They've shopped for plastic food at the pretend farmers'…
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Indigenous Peoples Day: Voices from Minnesota's Native communities
Indigenous Peoples Day is a time to celebrate the history, cultures and contributions of Native people. But it’s also an opportunity to reflect on what’s…
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Meet some of the people behind the voices on MPR News
You know their voices, but what do you know about the people behind them? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three MPR newscasters about their paths to…
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Improve your health habits with Wellness Wednesday
Every Wednesday, MPR News with Angela Davis explores health and wellness topics with experts and listeners across Minnesota. Listen to highlights from recent…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
What's happening this fall in Minnesota's arts scene?
From Twin Cities art crawls to small-town galleries, fall offers plenty of ways to explore Minnesota’s arts scene. But behind the art and performances are the…
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How to build a career, start a business and succeed in a changing economy
The way we build careers and make money is changing. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with journalist Lee Hawkins about how people create businesses, move…
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Rural Voice: How to keep rural kids rural
Kerri Miller is on the road again for her Rural Voice town hall series — a project that highlights the joys and challenges of living in rural Minnesota. On…
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Long COVID affects many Minnesotans years after the pandemic
The worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is several years behind us, but many Minnesotans are still living with its consequences in the form of long COVID. Long…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
Making classical music more accessible: Meet Minnesota Orchestra CEO Isaac Thompson
Isaac Thompson grew up in the Twin Cities dreaming of becoming a professional violinist. His career took him off the stage and into arts leadership — and…
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AI regulation: Exploring how to govern a rapidly evolving technology
As artificial intelligence companies create increasingly powerful models, lawmakers are calling for rules to regulate the technology. MPR News host Angela…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
Rural Voice: A town hall on belonging in St. Joseph, Minn.
Four years ago, Rural Voice launched in St. Joseph, Minn., with a conversation about the challenges and opportunities of building a business in rural America…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
Recovery: Building a new life after sobriety
When someone stops drinking alcohol or using drugs, it’s only the beginning. For many people, recovery is a long journey — one that can mean rebuilding…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
Why do we get tattoos?
Tattoos can mark a memory, honor someone we love, express something about who we are — or simply be a piece of art we like enough to put on our bodies. But…
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Is college getting more affordable?
Most Americans believe college is too expensive. In a Gallup poll released this summer, only 12 percent of U.S. adults say four-year colleges and universities…
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How to address rising food insecurity
Minnesotans made more than 9 million visits to food shelves last year — setting a record for the fourth year in a row, according to The Food Group’s 2025…
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When family steps in: The joys and challenges of raising a relative's child
When a parent can’t care for a child, family members often step in. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings and close family friends become caregivers —…
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Chief Justice Natalie Hudson reflects on a life dedicated to justice
Minnesota’s top judge is retiring at the end of this month. Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson has been on the Supreme Court since 2015 and…
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How to know when it's time to quit your job
Most people have days when they want to quit their jobs. But when that feeling doesn’t go away — when you feel stuck, unhappy or unable to grow — it may be…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
Reflecting on 25 years since 9/11
For those who lived through it, the morning of Sept. 11, 2001 remains a defining moment. But an entire generation has now grown up since the attacks. That…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
Good vibrations: How sound baths and sound therapy help people relax
A growing number of people are finding stress relief in sound baths. It involves lying down, closing your eyes and letting waves of sound wash over you —…
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Why public schools are struggling financially and what Minnesota voters will decide
Minnesota voters will find a question about public school funding on their ballots this fall. A proposed constitutional amendment would increase the amount…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
Community land trusts: A different way to own land and build community power
Community land trusts make it possible for land to be owned collectively while individuals own the homes and businesses on it. The model grew out of the civil…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
How to build confidence and overcome self-doubt
Confidence can be hard to find when you're facing a new challenge, recovering from a mistake or simply hearing that critical voice in your head. But confidence…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
The Mississippi River: A history of conflict, connection and change
The Mississippi River has provided water, food, transportation and a place of connection for generations of Minnesotans. But its history is also marked by…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
What’s behind the financial strain Americans are feeling?
Many Americans are finding it harder to stretch their budgets — and wondering when they’ll feel some financial relief. Inflation, higher gas prices and…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
The art, craft and community of quilting
The first day of the Minnesota State Fair brings a chance to see thousands of creative works made by Minnesotans — including quilts that showcase remarkable…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
Food recalls and outbreaks: What to know and how to stay safe
A string of foodborne illness outbreaks has raised new questions about the safety of fresh produce. A major cyclospora outbreak has sickened thousands…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
Finding creative solutions to problems in rural Minnesota for 40 years
In the 1980s rural Minnesota was struggling with the farm crisis and the McKnight Foundation launched an experiment — the Minnesota Initiative Foundations…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
One year after Annunciation: Healing and the push to prevent gun violence
Thursday will mark one year since the shooting at Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis when a shooter opened fire during a back-to-school Mass. One…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
Beyond books: How public libraries are changing
Your local library has more to offer than a good book. A library card can connect you with job-search help, classes and events, computers, free or discounted…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
How to help older adults build meaningful connections
We all need someone to talk to. But as we get older, it can be harder to find opportunities to build meaningful connections. MPR News host Angela Davis talks…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
How to parent through the transition to high school
Schools across Minnesota are starting the new school year. For families with a child entering high school, the transition can bring harder classes, changing…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
Native entrepreneurs bring jobs and inspiration to their communities
American Indians on tribal lands in the United States have historically faced some of the nation’s worst economic conditions. Casinos have helped improve bring…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
Flock cameras, privacy and the limits of police surveillance
Flock cameras can help police find stolen cars and solve crimes. But they can also create a record of where vehicles have been — raising questions about…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
The big takeaways from Tuesday's primary elections
MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with two political strategists about what Tuesday’s primary election results reveal about the future of Minnesota’s…
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Changing with the times to help Minneapolis neighborhoods thrive
For nearly 150 years, Pillsbury United Communities has worked across Minneapolis to provide everything from youth programs and employment services to food…
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Power Pair: Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis celebrate a Minnesota homecoming
Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are coming home to Minnesota for a special concert at the Minnesota State Fair. The Minnesota music legends are the award-winning…
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Cyberattacks and the critical services we rely on
State and federal authorities continue to investigate a recent coordinated cyberattack on Minnesota municipal water systems. Hackers disrupted technology…
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Addressing the mental health strain on public leaders
Public office has always been demanding, but the stress of leadership seems to be taking a bigger toll on elected officials’ mental health. Several city…
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Trust, accountability and the behavior we expect from political leaders
Public trust is essential to effective leadership, but it can be difficult to build and easy to lose. Recent allegations of sexual harassment involving St…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
Making sense of student loan changes
If you have student loans, keeping up with the rules hasn’t been easy. Over the past few years borrowers have navigated payment pauses, loan forgiveness…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
Fraud and funding delays are threatening Medicaid in Minnesota
The Trump administration last week put a new freeze on Medicaid funding for Minnesota, citing concerns over fraud. The nearly $200 million in frozen payments…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
Breaking down barriers to dental care
For many people, going to the dentist is easy to put off — until something hurts. Millions of Americans don’t get regular dental care because of cost, lack of…
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Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity's CEO Chris Coleman on making affordable housing
Buying a house or condo is becoming harder for many people in Minnesota. The math is simple. Home costs are rising and most people’s incomes aren’t keeping up…
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Layoffs and hiring: Understanding today's job market
Layoffs have become a recurring headline this year, with companies in technology, finance, manufacturing and other industries announcing job cuts. But at the…
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The truth about your 30s
Your 30s are often described as the decade when you’re supposed to have life “figured out.” Maybe you’ve built a career, bought a home, started a family or…
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More than just tummy trouble: Crohn’s disease, colitis and irritable bowel syndrome
Eating is a fundamental part of life. So, when things aren’t going well with our digestive system, it affects not only our health but also our routines, social…
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Why Americans are reading less — and how to pull out of the reading slump
When was the last time you read a book or magazine, or listened to an audiobook? Overall, Americans are reading less. A study last year from the University of…
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The college enrollment cliff is here: Now what?
America’s college campuses are entering a period of major change. The pool of traditional college-age students is shrinking, and many young people are…
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How weather and climate shape wildfire risk
Wildfires have burned thousands of acres across northern Minnesota, sending smoke into communities around the state and prompting air quality alerts. Live…