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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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Protecting yourself from misinformation: What to know and how to spot it
We’re surrounded by information, but not all of it is true. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how technology is being used to mislead, what to question and how to avoid being fooled by fake images, videos and stories.
Fatal ICE operation shooting in Minneapolis: What we know and the legal questions ahead
On Wednesday morning, a woman was shot and killed in south Minneapolis during an ICE operation. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with her guests about what happened and the legal questions the shooting raises. 
Understanding the health insurance hike after tax subsidies expire
Health insurance is about to become more expensive for tens of thousands of Minnesotans. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about about the expiration of some of the Affordable Care Act tax credits subsidies.
Trump administration freezes child care funding amid fraud claims: Impacts on families, providers, and politics
The Trump administration announced last week it’s freezing federal child care funding nationwide amid allegations of fraud in Minnesota. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about how the funding freeze could affect children, families, day care providers and Minnesota politics.
Power Pairs: A state senator and a superintendent both focused on serving their community
MPR News host Angela Davis revisits another conversation in her Power Pairs series — Laurie and Aric Putnam. She leads the school district in St. Cloud. He’s a Minnesota state senator. Both are deeply rooted in public service. 
Power Pairs: Filmmaker Daniel Bergin and sportscaster Lea B. Olsen
Forget sibling rivalry. Let’s talk about some sibling excellence. MPR News host Angela Davis revisits a conversation from her Power Pair series with award-winning filmmaker Daniel Bergin and his award-winning sister, sports broadcaster Lea Olsen. 
Power Pairs: A rabbi and a politician on what makes a strong marriage
Rabbi Marcia Zimmerman, the senior rabbi of Minnesota’s largest synagogue, and Frank Hornstein, a former representative in the Minnesota House, have been married for more than 40 years. MPR News host Angela Davis revisits a conversation she had with the longtime couple about religion, politics and the power of relationships.