Shows

Help me get back to the dentist
For many adults, their record of twice-yearly dental cleanings is spotty at best. Minnesota Now producer Alanna Elder reached out to an expert on how to get back on track with your dentist appointments
Amid a rift in the Canada-U.S. relationship, MPR News checks in with our northern neighbors
MPR News host Angela Davis and MPR News senior economics contributor Chris Farrell headed to Thunder Bay, Ontario to hear how people who live near the Minnesota-Canada border feel about the changing relationship between the countries. “Our Canada Connections” airs Monday at 9 a.m.
Ethics investigation of state Senate president prompts conflict-of-interest rules scrutiny
Attorney and former State DFL House Majority Leader Ryan Winkler joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition on Thursday to talk about conflicts of interest at the Legislature.
Morning Announcements for April 17
These are the Morning Announcements for Thursday, April 17. Tell us what you’re celebrating!
Representing immigrants in a time of policy changes
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with immigration attorney Gloria Contreras Edin about what inspired her to pursue law and what she’s seeing on the ground as immigration policies change.  
Trump policies top the talking points at Minnesota lawmaker town halls
Lawmakers from both parties fielded questions and comments from constituents in person. President Donald Trump’s policies on immigration, health care and budget cuts generated the most heat. 
Could it be the end of the line for Northstar Commuter Rail service?
The future of the Northstar Commuter Rail line is uncertain as the Minnesota Legislature looks to the possibility of ending the service. Cities along the route are looking at their stations and trying to figure out what they would do with the infrastructure if the train ends.