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Are you feeling sleepy? Here’s how to get a better night’s rest
Have you been losing sleep this week? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two sleep experts about why rest is so important for your body and your mind, and how to deal with common sleep problems.
Split Rock’s beacon will shine to mark Edmund Fitzgerald anniversary
Today — Nov. 10 — is the 47th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald in a Lake Superior storm. Split Rock Lighthouse on Minnesota’s North Shore will mark the anniversary with its annual ceremony.
Waite Park grapples with granite’s role
As old quarries are given new life, a fast-growing St. Cloud suburb considers how to balance mining and development with nature preservation.
Minnesotans elect hundreds of new school board members in often heated contests
Minnesota school districts will be welcoming some 400 new people to board seats following Tuesday’s elections. Many districts saw unusually intense competition over board positions. 
How well did polls predict the midterm winners?
The pre-election polling and punditry pointed to strong Republican gains both nationally and here in Minnesota. That did not materialize. Host Cathy Wurzer talks with Craig Helmstetter, head of the APM Research Lab, which is part of the MPR News parent company, American Public Media Group.
'Finding Her Beat' spotlights female Taiko drummers
Minnesota filmmakers Dawn Mikkelson and Keri Pickett collaborated on the new documentary, which will show in Minneapolis this Friday.
Reelected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz outlines second term priorities
Tim Walz has been elected to his second term as governor of Minnesota. We hear his address to the state and get analysis from MPR Political Editor Mike Mulcahy and MN Now host Cathy Wurzer.
Minnesota Democrats win Capitol ‘trifecta’: Governor, House and now Senate
Tuesday’s election results mean Democrats will control the Minnesota House, Senate and governor’s office next year. The new power structure in St. Paul could expedite DFL priorities in 2023, but leaders said they take their slim majority as a sign they should work with the GOP.
Having fearless and curious conversations in politically divided times
It’s been a divisive election season. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what’s next and how to have fearless and curious conversations with friends, family and neighbors on the other end of the political spectrum.
Twin Cities comedians on finding humor in stressful times
The Twin Cities are known for a vibrant comedy scene. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three local comedians about how they keep finding ways to make people laugh.