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March 18, 2019 12:00 AM

From historic lows to historic highs: Minnesota's youth using nicotine again

Just when "a smoke-free generation was within reach," young adults are turning to vaping and e-cigarettes in record numbers, says Laura Oliven, manager of the Tobacco Control Program at the Minnesota Department of Health.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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March 15, 2019 1:00 PM

MN Human Rights Commissioner grew up aware of injustice

From an early age, Commissioner Rebecca Lucero knew she wanted to help people.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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March 13, 2019 2:05 PM

A conversation with former NPR host Michele Norris

Angela Davis spoke with former NPR host Michele Norris about race, growing up in Minnesota and her recent chat with former first lady Michelle Obama in St. Paul.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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March 12, 2019 1:39 PM

Miscarriage: A common experience, a private pain

Although miscarriages are surprisingly common, the women who experience them often feel isolated and angry.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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March 11, 2019 3:48 PM

Minnesota's need for mental health professionals outstrips the supply

One in five Minnesotans faces mental health challenges, but there aren't enough professionals to meet the demand. What it would take to close the gap between need and care?

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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March 8, 2019 3:17 PM

Leaning in to the snow with Ann Bancroft

As part of Women's History Month, MPR News host Angela Davis sat down with Ann Bancroft — one of the world's most respected polar explorers.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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March 8, 2019 1:00 PM

Carbon-free electricity by 2050: Is it possible?

This week, Gov. Tim Walz announced a plan for making Minnesota's electricity entirely free from fossil fuels by 2050. What would it take to make that happen?

by Angela Davis

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March 8, 2019 12:00 AM

People of Hmong descent a growing force in Minnesota politics

Angela spoke with three new Hmong lawmakers about their first few months in office.

by Julie Siple, Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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March 6, 2019 10:18 AM

What's the bottom line on the Final Four?

Community leaders working in support of the NCAA Final Four in Minneapolis have identified diversity and inclusion as two areas in which they hope to make a lasting impact. How will they know they've succeeded?

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora