Shows

Why are so many parents financially supporting their adult children?
With the rising cost of living, more parents are providing financial support for their adult children. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary about how to walk the fine line between helping and hindering young adults toward a solid financial future.   
Timberwolves sweep Suns for first playoff series win in 20 years
Edwards scored 29 of his points in the second half. He finished 12 of 22 from the field, including 7 of 13 from 3-point range. Minnesota won despite coach Chris Finch leaving the game late in the fourth after an inadvertent collision with Wolves guard Mike Conley.
Sen. Nicole Mitchell barred from committee, caucus meetings after arrest
Sen. Nicole Mitchell bypassed the Capitol last week after her arrest. It’s not clear what policies could pass with a Senate divided 33-33. Three weeks remain in the 2024 session.
Ask a Bookseller: ‘Martyr!’
Content Bookstore owner Jessica Peterson White recommends “Marytyr!” by Kaveh Akbar, telling of an Iranian-American’s poignant journey through addiction, grief and self-discovery.
Quiet currents, cultural shifts: Arab and North African artists find a hub in Minnesota
Kathryn Haddad, a writer and community organizer in Minnesota, has significantly influenced the local art scene by fostering a supportive environment for Middle Eastern and North African artists.
‘I’m sorry we broke the sea and sky’: CNN chief climate correspondent on finding hope in climate change
Bill Weir’s new book is called “Life as We Know It (Can Be).” He wrote it as a letter to his 4-year-old son River on how to find hope in a world of climate change.
Month of April expected to end with heavy rain
Expect a wet end to the month of April. Climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley spoke about the chance of heavy rainfall concluding the end of the month and starting the first few weeks of May.