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Can relationships across the political divide build more trust and better government? 

Trust in government is low. Politicians are trading personal insults on social media. And, the country is just emerging from the longest government shutdown in history — a shutdown that only deepened partisan distrust. 

What would it take to bring more dialogue, respect and effectiveness to politics? 

A first-of-its-kind program from the Citizen’s League is starting small and personal, with an “exchange” program for pairs of state Republican and DFL legislators. The goal is to build genuine relationships across the aisle and help legislators gain firsthand insight into a region of Minnesota different from their own. 

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert reported on one of 

the first legislator pairs to participate.

 Coming up at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, she’ll sit down to talk more with them and with the program’s founder about what it takes to build bipartisan trust. 

What questions do you have about what it’s like to be a new legislator, especially in a divided statehouse? Have you had a personal relationship that helped you better understand someone from the opposite political party? 

Call us during the 9 am hour at 651-227-6000 or 800-242-2828.

How to be a great holiday host and a gracious guest

The holidays can bring joy, generosity, and time away from work. But also: family tension, packed kitchens and the pressure to host perfectly. How do you keep the peace, enjoy the meal, and still get everyone out the door happy? Next time on 1A: all-star chefs answer your questions and share tips for how to be a great host and a gracious guest.

Solving the air traffic controller shortage

Next time on 1A: Air traffic controllers are a key part of our country’s air travel ecosystem. Why don’t we have enough of them? While the government shutdown is over, and many air controllers are back to work, the FAA says it needs 3,000 more to meet air travel needs. What the shortage means for our safety.

Tuesday on Minnesota Now, we’re following all the latest regional news and weather. The Minneapolis city auditor is looking into how the police handled two high-profile cases last year. We'll get an update on that probe. And we’ll learn about a new effort to address housing instability in Minnesota. Plus, we talk with chef Sean Sherman about his new book, “Turtle Island.”

Scam ads are flooding Facebook, YouTube and other social media, with miracle cures for medical problems to get-rich-quick schemes. An analysis of who’s behind the deluge of fraudulent ads and what can be done about them.

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