Shows

Help me get out of a reading rut
The library has a lot of tools to get you back into a book whether it’s physical, digital or audio. And your local librarian is here to help if you want to get back into the habit or maybe you need an escape from reality.
Sen. Smith: Trump cabinet picks are concerning, but I will give each a fair hearing
Minnesota U.S. Sen. Tina Smith shared she will look closely at each nomination ahead of a hearing. But Trump wants the new Senate leader to allow him to make appointments when the chamber is on recess, bypassing confirmation votes altogether.
The unique benefits of intergenerational friendships
What are the benefits of having a friend who’s much older than you ... or a buddy who is much younger than you? MPR News hosts Angela Davis and her guests to talk about the value of intergenerational friendships and how to build them.
Morning Announcements for Nov. 14
Here are the morning announcements for Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024.
Art Hounds: Songbirds and snails onstage
This week, Art Hounds look at a singing story, book arts and Water Music.
Longtime south Minneapolis resident brings deep experience to historic panel
Greg McMoore is one of 15 people on the city of Minneapolis’ African American Heritage Work Group, which is guiding the city’s efforts to research and document sites of significance, ultimately narrowing in on three to nominate to the National Register of Historic Places.
Minneapolis City Council to vote on labor standards board
The Minneapolis City Council will vote Thursday on whether to create a labor standards board, after years of advocacy from labor groups and harsh criticism from some business owners. The advisory board could recommend new labor policy to the council for consideration.