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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?
Teaching kids about money during a pandemic
With the economic fallout of the coronavirus pandemic frequently in the news, now is a great time for parents and caregivers to teach children about the merits of saving and how to spend responsibly.
Why new age spirituality is more popular than ever
More Americans are turning to things like astrology, tarot cards and crystals to make sense of the world.
What's next for LGBTQ rights?
MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with a Minnesotan who got married to his partner a few days after U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation, and two long-time advocates who can explain the state of LGBTQ rights in the state and across the country.
Are Minnesota's new COVID-19 restrictions enough?
Two MPR News reporters brought us up to speed on how the state is responding to a staggering number of new cases each day as well as the rising death count.
Education at a crossroads for students with disabilities
Isolated at home with few services to help, many families of students with disabilities say they are terrified that their children's progress will regress.
MPR Journalist Series: Angela Davis interviews 1A's Jenn White
Jenn White became the new host of 1A this summer, and what a summer — and fall — it’s been. White spoke with MPR News host Angela Davis as part of the MPR Journalist Series.
What are the challenges of rebuilding Lake Street?
More than half of the Lake Street businesses that were damaged during May’s civil unrest have been reopened, but a lot of work remains. What are the challenges confronted by business owners trying to rebuild? Host Angela Davis hears stories of both rebuilding success and frustrating roadblocks.