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Gary Cunningham calls small businesses the backbone of the country's economy. And he's made a big difference in helping launch many of them in Minnesota. He sits down with guest host Chris Farrell to talk about minority entrepreneurship, small businesses and the wealth gap.
Medaria Arradondo looks back on 2 years as MPD chief
Two years after becoming chief of the Minneapolis Police Department, Medaria Arradondo spoke with Brandt Williams about his performance and his priorities.
Minnesota's most interesting lakes
It's Water Month at MPR and we're talking about Minnesota's most interesting lakes. Some have odd features or surprising names, like Lake Wakanda. And many face threats to their health and quality.
Women across the country continue to lead a fight for equal rights. This hour, we talked about the Equal Rights Amendment. Though the deadline to ratify it passed decades ago, there's a new push for state legislatures to ratify it anyway.
Getting outside is good for us. Here's how to make it happen
We know that getting outside is good for us, particularly for kids. Research shows outdoor activity can reduce anxiety and stress and improve academic performance. But families say it's challenging to find time to spend outdoors, and kids are increasingly drawn to technology, keeping them inside.
As adults, we spend a huge part of our waking hours working. MPR's Chris Farrell spoke with two guests about how to find purpose in your work - and why doing so matters.
The Supreme Court decision blocked a citizenship question to the 2020 census for now. They also decided to stay out of political redistricting.
Do other cities really envy the Twin Cities restaurant scene? Minnesota is racking up awards and notable chefs, and people are noticing.