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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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Power Pairs: Listen to a new series featuring prominent Minnesotans in a close relationship. Maybe they're siblings, a married couple or best friends. You may know of them separately but they reveal a whole new side of themselves when Angela Davis sits them down together. Listen to the interviews here.

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Why Keith Ellison and other state attorneys general are pushing back on Trump
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison and New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin about why they’re challenging so many of President Trump’s actions in court.
Poor air quality: What causes it and how to protect your health
Last week, smoke from Canadian wildfires led to the worst Minnesota air quality index since records began in 2000. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about what we can do to stay healthy when skies are smoky.
Power Pair: Sportscaster Lea B. Olsen and filmmaker Daniel Bergin
Forget sibling rivalry. Let’s talk about some sibling excellence. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her next Power Pair, award-winning filmmaker Daniel Bergin and his award-winning sister, sports broadcaster Lea Olsen.    
Living with and reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia
Does someone you love have Alzheimer’s disease? Or do you wonder what you can do to reduce your risk of developing it? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the latest research and how to support caregivers. 
Make a game plan for your summer garden
It’s getting warmer and your garden needs a game plan. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about fruits, vegetables, flowers — and tips to help your garden thrive all summer long.
What’s next for remote and hybrid work?
Starting this week, Minnesota state employees who had been working remotely are required to return to the office. Private employers are also dialing back on remote work policies. MPR News host Angela Davis dives into the pros, cons and future of remote and hybrid jobs.
St. Paul's new superintendent on the challenges in public education
Many public schools are facing budget cuts and declining enrollment. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Stacie Stanley, the new superintendent for St. Paul Public Schools, about her career and meeting the challenges of public education.
How the proposed changes to Medicaid could affect Minnesotans
Congress is debating cuts to Medicaid. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a physician and a health policy researcher about what the proposed changes could mean for Minnesotans.   
How to talk with kids about race
In 2021, MPR launched a podcast to help parents talk with kids about race. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the hosts of the Early Risers podcast to discuss how it’s going. 
This weekend, as we mark five years since George Floyd’s murder, we are airing a North Star Journey Live conversation recorded in south Minneapolis earlier in the month. Angela Davis sat down with a cross section of Black community leaders to talk about Floyd’s legacy, the promises made, and the healing and restoration that still need to happen.