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Conversations about life in Minnesota and how the state is changing, weekdays at 9 a.m. Call us at 651-227-6000.

Programming note: Our colleague Angela Davis is taking a leave of absence after a recent breast cancer diagnosis. Thank you to all who have checked in and shared kind words. Angela is touched by your support as she focuses on her recovery. 

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What does Mpls. police reform look like when staffing levels stay the same?
Host Angela Davis checked in with reporter Brandt Williams about what the Minneapolis police budget means for reform efforts. Then later in the hour, Davis spoke with MPR senior economics contributor Chris Farrell about the latest news on the economy.
Even during a pandemic, doctors say physical activity is crucial for your health
At a time when more people are staying at home, the World Health Organization recommends finding ways to be physically active and limit the amount of time you spend sitting.  
Can Minnesota close gaps and lead in early childhood development?
As part of the annual conference for Little Moments Count — an initiative focused on early childhood development — advocates highlighted how racial disparities and COVID-19 are affecting families with young children and what Minnesota needs to do to close the gaps.
Progress report: 3 months into the school year, how are Minnesota’s students and teachers doing?
Minnesota’s school children returned for the fall semester three months ago. But like most of this year, it has been far from normal. How is it going? What can we expect next semester?