Shows

Why we love romance novels in 2024
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with romance author and chef Abby Jimenez, plus the owner of Minneapolis bookstore Tropes and Trifles.
Why does buying groceries feel so painful?
Many families even take on credit and dip into their savings to pay for groceries, according to a recent report from the Urban Institute. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talked about inflation and grocery prices.
Morning Announcements for July 8
Here are the morning announcements for Monday, July 8.
After June’s floods, health concerns surface in northeastern Minnesota
It will be weeks until the full extent of damage is known and months until cleanup is complete in Cook and other parts of the state affected by high water. Residents are now in recovery mode and trying to get ahead of possible health effects from soaked structures.
Andrew Start’s journey in policy change is just beginning
Between volunteering with the Plymouth Fire Department, playing baseball and learning guitar, 21-year-old Andrew Start has been training to advocate for himself and others with Down syndrome.
The shadow fighters of the Civil War
Historian Patrick O’Donnell spotted an intriguing roadside marker and then spent six years researching a part of the Civil War long forgotten. His new book, “The Unvanquished,” tells the story shape-shifting spies, fearless guerilla fighters and military leaders straight out of a movie.
Minnesota hits a state rainfall record
Some Minnesota communities could see at least 50 inches of total precipitation for the year if trends continue the same way they have been since the start of 2024.