Shows

Lachelle Cunningham: Improvising on Black American roots in the kitchen
Twin Cities chef Lachelle Cunningham is known for drawing inspiration from Black American culinary traditions. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Cunningham about cooking with the fall harvest and training a new generation of food entrepreneurs through her Healthy Roots Initiative.
Already battling staffing shortages, nursing homes brace for Biden's potential mandatory minimums
Despite receiving more than $9 billion in COVID-19 emergency funding, nursing homes across the country remain chronically understaffed. The Biden Administration is working to fulfill a State of the Union Address promise to require nursing homes to have more staffing along with 24/7 care which means more hiring nationwide from a strained pool of workers.
Bars as safe spaces for people of color in Minneapolis
Safe social space for people of color in America — and Minnesota — can still feel rare. Bars and restaurants are an important part of providing that space.
Digesters make renewable energy from manure, but face hurdles
Danish company Nature Energy planned to build several large-scale anaerobic digesters in Minnesota and Wisconsin that would harvest methane from livestock waste to produce biogas. Those plans are now on hold. But experts say there’s plenty of potential to turn methane from manure from a liability into a commodity.
Yia Vang finds home for new restaurant Vinai
Chef Yia Vang will open a restaurant Spring of 2024 in the former home of Dangerous Man Brewing Company.
Frey picks Hennepin County judge as new Minneapolis community safety head
Toddrick Barnette, currently the county’s chief judge, will replace Cedric Alexander, who resigned after less than a year in the newly created position that combined five departments, including Minneapolis police.