Shows

Everything you need to know about houseplants from two Minnesota experts
There’s nothing like a bit of green indoors to get us through a Minnesota winter. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about why plants bring us joy and how to keep yours healthy as we head into the new year.
Broadcasters face challenges in major upgrade to over-the-air TV
As viewers continue to depend on free over-the-air TV, stations in the Twin Cities and across the country are making major changes to the way they broadcast the signals, with the promise of better reception and sharper pictures.
Minneapolis postpones closing Camp Nenookaasi
The city of Minneapolis is postponing the closure of an encampment of unsheltered people in a south Minneapolis neighborhood, according to a city spokesperson. 
Here’s the final overall design for the new Minnesota state flag — but tweaks are expected
The State Emblems Redesign Commission selected a new design to replace the state’s current flag in May, barring a veto from the Legislature. The pick came after months of deliberation and narrowing down the field of more than 2,000 submissions.
Warmest December so far means no-go on snow
It has been an unseasonably warm start to December, with several Minnesota cities breaking daily record high temperatures. Retired climatologist and meteorologist Mark Seeley spoke with Cathy Wurzer about it — and the likelihood of winter storms — in their weekly weather chat.
Poet Major Jackson on writing poetry that connects
At an event for MPR members earlier this fall, poet Major Jackson, host of APM’s daily poetry podcast The Slowdown, told host Kerri Miller that writing poetry is a physical, sometimes even violent, experience. Listen to their whole conversation.