Shows

Many North Dakotans are receiving smaller checks from oil companies pumping on their land
Across the border in North Dakota, companies pump oil on private land and send the owners a check. Recently, those checks have been coming in smaller amounts. A reporter explains what’s behind the shift.
Morning Announcements for Aug. 19
These are the Morning Announcements for Tuesday, Aug. 19. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Talking Gen Z: How young people today use slang
Every generation has its slang. From “groovy” and “far out” to “lit” and “slay.” MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a linguist and a St. Paul poet and hip-hop artist to unpack the slang of 2025.
‘A patchwork of prohibition’: Cities, counties find ways to block cannabis businesses
Cities like Silver Bay have adopted ordinances that prohibit cannabis businesses, even though it’s against state law. But small business owners don’t have the money or time to take them to court.