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Next St. Paul police chief wants to reduce gun violence, focus on evolution
Commander Axel Henry is a 24-year veteran of the department and is set to be confirmed Wednesday. He says police reform isn’t a bad thing, and he is looking forward to evolve the department and curb gun violence.
What to know when you’re going through a 'quarterlife crisis'
Many young adults are experiencing a “quarterlife crisis.” MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how people in their 20s and 30s can get through a pivotal period in life.
Fairview, Sanford health care systems plan to merge
The regional care giants say they are in discussions now and intend to combine next year. Public criticism in Minnesota scuttled a similar proposal in 2013.
It’s Jessie Burton week at Big Books and Bold Ideas. Enjoy a conversation from the archives, when host Kerri Miller talked with Burton about her runaway hit “The Miniaturist.” Then Friday, come back to hear a new discussion between the pair about “The House of Fortune,” which is a companion novel to “The Miniaturist” that was published earlier this year.
Obama’s former speechwriter reflects on time White House.
Cody Keenan served as former President Barack Obama’s chief speechwriter during the president’s time in the White House. In his new book, Keenan takes readers inside a pivotal 10-day period in Obama’s presidency.