Shows

Talking Sense: How to have contentious workplace conversations
Are you struggling with what to say and what not to say at work when it comes to what’s in the news? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two guests who help facilitate challenging conversations in the workplace.
Morning Announcements for July 11
Here are the morning announcements for Thursday, July 11, 2024.
Art Hounds: North country expressionist landscapes
In this week’s Art Hounds: Art Project 605 showcases Jennie Ward’s abstract landscapes, Maithree performs a blend of Indian and Western classical music and the Minnesota Original Music Festival features the 48-Hour Band Challenge.
After losing legs in shredder, Minnesota man sets a path forward
Jeff McLean was lucky to be alive after falling into an industrial paper shredder at work last April, but it cost him his lower legs. He and his family face a future of change and challenges. It’s a journey they want others to understand.
Dangerous high-speed chases the focus of new Minnesota police pursuit policy
Executive director of Minnesota Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training Erik Misselt weighed in about a new model policy for high-speed chases and police pursuits.
New cookbook celebrates fresh and soulful recipes from north Minneapolis
Princess Titus, co-founder of Appetite for Change, shared a glimpse into the stories and people that inspired the cookbook “Appetite for Change: Soulful Recipes from a north Minneapolis Kitchen.”
Summer festival spotlight: Worthington International Festival
This summer, Minnesota Now is featuring small town festivals across the state. We hear what’s new for the 30th year of the Worthington International Festival.
Three weeks after heavy rain, Waterville is still recovering from flooding
Three weeks after heavy rains flooded dozens of Minnesota counties, parts of Waterville are still underwater. Water levels in the city have dropped about 3 feet in the past week, but residents still find themselves grappling with sandbags and road closures and the town’s mayor says its streets are still lined with soggy furniture and lumber.