Shows

New MPR radio documentary explores program bringing Minneapolis police officers, Black community members together
A group of Minneapolis police officers and Black community members went on a trip to Montgomery, Alabama as part of the Police and Black Men project. MPR News host Angela Davis joined them on a recent trip.
New mental health crisis and recovery center opens in West St. Paul, easing psychiatric bed shortage
Some Minnesota patients are spending as long as two weeks in a hospital waiting for psychiatric bed placement. A new facility in West. St. Paul is hoping to ease some of those shortages.
U.S. Rep Ilhan Omar: Shutting down USAID is a constitutional crisis
The Trump administration announced Monday it intends to significantly shrink USAID and fold it into the state department. U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar and other Congressional Democrats argue President Trump does not have the authority to shut it down.
‘We’re not just playing defense’: Minnesota elected leaders push back on federal rush to end DEI
President Donald Trump has moved swiftly to erase diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in federal agencies and programs. However, elected leaders in Minnesota say they won’t scale back similar policies at the moment.
Morning Announcements for Feb. 4
Here are the morning announcements for Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025.
David Brancaccio on rebuilding after the Los Angeles fires
The home of Marketplace host David Brancaccio was one of nearly 17,000 buildings destroyed last month in the Los Angeles fires. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with him about the challenges and costs of rebuilding.
Owl ‘irruption’ brings joy for birders, concerns for owls in northeast Minnesota
An uncommon owl “irruption” has brought large numbers of owls to northeast Minnesota, and also brought a ton of tourists and birders flocking to see them. Several owls have been killed and injured by vehicles.
Minnesota USAID contractor: Program’s future is unclear
Minnesotan Laura Wangsness-Willemsen has worked as a subcontractor with USAID for eight years. She spoke with MPR News host Tom Crann about her work and its uncertain future.