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Why both liberals and conservatives latch onto conspiracy theories
In the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, conspiracy theories have swirled. Christina Farhart, a political science professor at Carleton College, unpacks why both liberals and conservatives latch onto conspiracy theories.
Quality coffee, Ojibwe language and a little magic are brewing on Fond du Lac Band’s reservation
On the Fond du Lac Band’s reservation, one family is energizing the community through quality coffee. MiigWitches Brew is the only coffee shop on the reservation and one of a few Native-owned shops in the state.
Business owners, labor advocates clash over proposed Minneapolis labor standards board
Labor advocates and business owners in Minneapolis are at odds over a proposed labor standards board, an advisory body that would recommend new labor regulations to the City Council.
At 23, Wendell Epps is making his mark as the new voice of the Minnesota Lynx
Wendell Epps is a new energetic voice behind the mic of play-by-play on KFAN during Lynx games. He is the first Black and Hispanic person to do play-by-play for the organization.
Should money decide who gets out of jail?
MPR News host Angela Davis talked about how the cash bail system doesn’t always work as intended, how it harms families and why some states are exploring alternatives.
State of Democra-Z: Young Republicans react to attempted assassination ahead of RNC
Two young conservatives who attend St. Olaf College shared their perspectives as the attempted assassination of Donald Trump adds a new dimension to an already tense presidential race.
’The temperature has been turned up so high:’ The psychology of political rhetoric during this chaotic moment
As the director of the Social and Political Psychology Lab at the University of Minnesota Duluth, Professor John Blanchar looks at the psychology behind fraught political moments.