Shows

Examining Minneapolis police chief Arradondo's retirement, legacy
After 32 years in the Minneapolis Police Department and four years as chief of police, Medaria Arradondo will retire in January. MPR News reporter Matt Sepic and editor Brandt Williams joined host Cathy Wurzer to discuss the context of the announcement and Arradondo’s legacy.
NASA names 2021 astronaut candidates as it plans for moon missions
The group of would-be astronauts includes four women and reflects a broad stretch of America, from Alaska to Puerto Rico. Anil Menon, born and raised in Minneapolis, is among the class of candidates.
Dr. Jay-Sheree Allen on finding balance in the pandemic
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many of us are struggling under heavy stress from concerns about health and life changes. Dr. Jay-Sheree Allen from the “Millennial Health” podcast joined host Cathy Wurzer for a conversation about finding balance and making big life decisions, especially as a young adult.
It’s been a surprising couple of weeks for Peter McGinn of Minneapolis. McGinn became the first Minnesotan to contract the new omicron strain of COVID-19 after he was at a convention in New York City.
Osterholm on what we know about omicron — and another pandemic winter
There’s still a lot we don’t know about the omicron variant of the coronavirus. Will it make people less sick than delta? Could it evade vaccines? Infectious disease expert Michael Osterholm briefed host Cathy Wurzer.
New women's soccer team raises $1 million in investment from Minnesotans
A bunch of ordinary people in Minnesota and beyond just invested $1 million in a new local women’s soccer team. Andrea Yoch, president of Minnesota Women’s Soccer, spoke with host Cathy Wurzer about the community ownership drive and the future of the club.
Arradondo won't seek a new term as Minneapolis police chief
Medaria Arradondo said Monday he’ll retire from the department next month. Mayor Jacob Frey said he expected to announce an interim chief in the coming days along with plans for a national search to find a permanent leader.