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Minnesota entrepreneur Houston White on creativity, style and his collaboration with Target

June 2, 2023 3:30 PM

By Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Monday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota entrepreneur Houston White about his story, his many projects and how he uses his creative work to create community.

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Minnesota's former education leader aims to give kids a healthier planet

May 31, 2023 12:03 PM

By Angela Davis and Danelle Cloutier

MPR News host Angela Davis speaks with Brenda Cassellius about her inspiring story of growing up in poverty and then becoming a leader in education. Now she’s shaping Minnesota’s climate policy.

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Addressing rising alcohol use among women

May 31, 2023 10:09 AM

By Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

Alcohol use and misuse among women has been on the rise for years and it’s affecting their health faster than men. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two experts about alcohol use among women.

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J.D. Steele: Spreading joy and soul through song

May 30, 2023 12:00 PM

By Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

Musician J.D. Steele is known for his work with Prince and singing and producing R&B, gospel and soul with The Steeles. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with this Minnesota music powerhouse about his career, directing community choirs and inspiring the next generation to sing.

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How George Floyd's legacy inspires change and community support

May 25, 2023 10:40 AM

By Twila Dang and Danelle Cloutier

All eyes were on Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, as the world erupted with calls for meaningful racial justice after George Floyd was murdered. MPR News guest host Twila Dang speaks with his family members about their grief and what their non-profit is doing to support racial justice.

Youth mental health is at a crisis point

How to take action on youth mental health

May 24, 2023 10:00 AM

By Angela Davis, Danelle Cloutier, and Samantha Matsumoto

We listen back to a conversation MPR News host Angela Davis had with two Minnesota professionals about how to recognize signs of mental health challenges — and what to do and say to help that young person in your life.

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Lake Superior: Honoring and protecting Minnesota’s natural wonder

May 23, 2023 11:34 AM

By Dan Kraker and Maja Beckstrom

Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area. MPR News guest host Dan Kraker talks with a scientist, two artists and people who dip into its icy waters about the special relationships Minnesotans have with this natural wonder and how the lake is threatened by climate change.

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Feeling burned out? Here’s how a Minnesota doctor sang about it

May 19, 2023 4:30 PM

By Chris Farrell and Maja Beckstrom

What do you do when work starts to feel like a grind? One Twin Cities doctor wrote a musical about it. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks about finding meaning at work and ways to handle burnout.

Tomme Beevas

Pimento Jamaican Kitchen’s secret sauce? Community spirit

May 18, 2023 11:00 AM

By Nina Moini and Danelle Cloutier

MPR News guest host Nina Moini speaks with Tomme Beevas, the owner of Pimento Jamaican Kitchen, about food, politics and community spirit.

queer youth mental health

Call to Mind: Queer Youth Resilience & Mental Health

May 17, 2023 12:45 PM

By Jessica Bari

Queer teens and young adults are experiencing a rise in LGBTQ+ discrimination. What’s the impact on their mental health and what supports their wellbeing? MPR News shares a one-hour broadcast special hosted by Kimberly Adams, “Call to Mind: Queer Youth Resilience & Mental Health.”