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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
Why child care costs so much in Minnesota
Child care is one of the biggest expenses families face — and here in Minnesota, it's among the highest in the nation.Infant care in the state averages nearly…
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Potluck problems solved: Recipes that travel well and always impress
We’ve all been there — you get the invitation for dinner at a friend’s place. Maybe it’s a backyard barbecue, a holiday gathering or a spur-of-the-moment…
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Digital detoxing: Finding balance in a world that never logs off
Do you feel like your phone is always in your hand, or that your laptop never really closes? Well, you aren’t alone. More people are looking for ways to step…
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Talking Gen Z: How young people today use slang
If you’ve heard a young person say someone has “rizz” or something is “mid,” you might’ve nodded along — all while secretly wondering … what on earth were they…
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Under the hood of rideshare services
Ten years ago, when you needed a ride across town or to the airport, you might have called a taxi. Now, you’re more likely to open an app on your phone…
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‘Cabaret at the Guthrie,’ 100 years of Gatsby and the most vital restaurants in MN
This week, we’re sharing an episode of a show we think you’ll enjoy: “Worth It” from the Minnesota Star Tribune and Lemonada Media.We’ve got the inside scoop…
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Volunteering in Minnesota: How to get involved and make a difference
When we think about what makes a strong community, it often comes down to one thing — people showing up for each other. Across Minnesota, thousands of…
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How to manage your time so you don't feel overwhelmed
Do you get discouraged and overwhelmed by a never-ending to-do list? Do you finish your days feeling like you didn’t get anything done? Maybe it’s time to…
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The changing media landscape
From TikTok trends to Hollywood mergers, the media world is evolving fast. Most Americans — 83 percent of U.S. adults — use streaming services, according to…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
What's ahead for electric vehicles?
If you’ve been on the fence about whether to get an electric vehicle, now might be a good time to buy or lease one. A federal tax credit that lowers the cost…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
As youth sports grow more intense, some coaches and officials struggle with parent behavior
Youth sports can’t happen without coaches and officials. But some are hanging up their whistles — not because of the players, but because of the parents. The…
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Rethinking ADHD and how to treat it
Chances are, you or someone close to you has been diagnosed with ADHD. About one in 10 kids live with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and among…
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Born during COVID, starting school now: The challenges facing this year’s kindergarten class
This fall, a new wave of kindergarteners enters the classroom — most born in the early days of the pandemic. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
Navigating artificial intelligence in the workplace
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work — faster than many of us expected. From writing emails to screening job applications, AI tools are showing…
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Meet the poet laureate of Minneapolis: Junauda Petrus
MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the power of poetry with Junauda Petrus, the poet laureate for the city of Minneapolis. Junauda says poetry is “soul…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
How yoga and mindfulness can reduce the stress in your life
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a Twin Cities rapper and mindfulness instructor who says yoga saved his life.
- MPR News with Angela Davis
Dating is difficult: Why it's not working like it used to
If you’re single, you’ve probably heard it — or said it to yourself: Dating feels impossible right now.The numbers back it up. A Pew Research study found that…
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Jazz88: Keeping the spirit of jazz alive in Minnesota
From its origins in Black American communities to its influence on artists all over the world, jazz has always been about innovation, expression and…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
Power Pair: A superintendent and a state senator focused on serving their community
Laurie Putnam is the superintendent of St. Cloud Public Schools, and the first woman to lead the district. Her husband, Aric Putnam, is a DFL state senator…
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How Medicaid changes will affect health care in Minnesota
Earlier this month, President Donald Trump signed into law the major domestic policy bill that cuts about $1 trillion dollars from federal Medicaid spending…
- MPR News with Angela Davis
Finding purpose: Steve Grove on rediscovering the Midwest
Steve Grove’s career spans journalism, public service and Big Tech. He helped shape content at Google and YouTube, led Minnesota’s Department of Employment and…
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More Minnesotans are carrying debt into retirement
Retirement is often seen as the time to finally slow down, enjoy life and live off your years of savings. But that’s not reality for many people. More older…
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Turning pain into progress: The Groundbreak Coalition’s work to close the racial wealth gap
After a Minneapolis police officer murdered George Floyd, calls for justice were loud and urgent. Some community leaders began asking: How do we make real…
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The healing benefits of nature
Many of us have an intuitive sense that spending some time outside is good for us — and in recent years, science is backing that up. Whether it’s going on a…