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Kyle Potter addresses the CDC extension of the federal transportation mask mandate
Kyle Potter, editor of the Thrifty Traveler, discusses implications of the CDC’s extension of the federal mask mandate for travel on planes, trains and buses.
Meet three Republican candidates for Minnesota governor
A month before the Republican convention, MPR News host Mike Mulcahy talks with three of the Republicans who hope to challenge Gov. Tim Walz: Sen. Paul Gazelka, former business executive Kendall Qualls and Sen. Michelle Benson. Plus a conversation with NPR Senior Political Editor Domenico Montanaro.
Libraries reexamine their role in communities through pandemic
MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with two Minnesota library leaders about how the pandemic changed the role libraries play in their communities, how they are adapting and what their future role could look like.
The weather has been a main character in the story of the last 24 hours. Paul Huttner has been watching it all unfold. He joined host Cathy Wurzer with the latest on what happened last night and what’s still in store.
Twin Cities PBS Data reporter Kyeland Jackson recently did some digging into the federal program, Estate Recovery. He joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about how the program is impacting some Minnesotans.
Kathy Lantry and Sasha Cotton have been named co-chairs of St. Paul's Police Chief Examining Committee. Lantry joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about her new role.
 How caffeine helps us, hurts us and why we crave it
Did you have a cup of coffee to kick start your day? Or drink a Mountain Dew to give you a lift? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about America’s favorite stimulant: caffeine.