Shows

Crisis nurseries ready to help support parents in tight spot
Not every parent has a support system to help when life gets in the way, especially in an emergency. That’s where crisis nurseries can step in to bridge gaps in the child care ecosystem. Minnesota has different models helping bring relief in times of need. 
Talking Sense: How to spot AI-generated content
Fake news, pictures, videos and podcasts have quickly become more sophisticated with the advent of widely available artificial intelligence tools. Experts say the best tool we have to fight disinformation is common sense.
Carbon Sound's Julian Green and Sanni Brown on HEART BEATS and the Minnesota music scene
Content Director Julian Green and Host Sanni Brown joined MPR News with Angela Davis to talk about their newest work spotlighting DJ mixes and local musicians. 
To kick off the Chinese New Year, MPR News host Cathy Wurzer talked with Peter Bian and Linda Cao, the couple behind the acclaimed pop-up Saturday Dumpling Co.
Minnesota 2024 legislative session kicks off in St. Paul: Here's what to expect
The gavels struck at noon Monday in the Minnesota House and Senate chambers, beginning the legislative session in a year when lawmakers in the state House are up for reelection.
Meet the MPR News politics team
The political season is heating up. The Minnesota legislative session begins Monday and we’re heading into a big election year. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about covering politics with members of the MPR News politics team.