MPR News with Angela Davis

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.

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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September 29, 2025 9:00 AM

Tax credits soon disappearing for home energy upgrades

Some people are rushing to put up solar panels before a federal tax break expires. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about how to use the tax credits for home energy improvements, including solar, insulation and heat pumps.

by Catharine Richert and Maja Beckstrom

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September 25, 2025 12:30 PM

Rural Voice: Tribal rights and sovereignty

The 2025 season of Rural Voice kicked off Sept. 3 at the Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College in Cloquet with a town hall about tribal rights and sovereignty.

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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September 24, 2025 9:00 AM

What to know about COVID in 2025

MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon talks with an infectious disease physician about how the COVID-19 virus is changing, the latest testing guidelines and how you can best protect yourself and others.

by Kelly Gordon and Cari Dwyer

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September 23, 2025 9:00 AM

Helping kids and teens make smart choices online

Kids love TikTok, ChatGPT, Snapchat, Instagram and Roblox, but digital spaces aren’t always safe. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about helping kids and teens make smart, safe choices online.

by Catharine Richert and Nikhil Kumaran

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September 22, 2025 9:00 AM

What type of speech can get you fired from your job?

Comedian Jimmy Kimmel was pulled off the air by ABC last week after his comments on how MAGA is characterizing the killing of Charlie Kirk. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about when what you say can get you in trouble at work.

by Catharine Richert and Maja Beckstrom

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September 17, 2025 9:00 AM

Treating vertigo, dizziness and loss of balance

Imagine feeling like the room is tipping or spinning around you. That's vertigo. MPR News guest host Kelly Gordon talks about what vertigo and balance disorders are and how you can get help.

by Kelly Gordon and Maja Beckstrom

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September 16, 2025 11:42 AM

Beyond the surface: Scientists study how wake boats affect lake health

A new study shows wakesurfing boats can churn up lake bottoms, increase shoreline erosion and stir pollutants into the water. MPR News guest host Kirsti Marohn dives into the science and what it means for lake lovers.

by Kirsti Marohn and Cari Dwyer

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September 15, 2025 9:00 AM

How immigrant entrepreneurs find success and challenges in Minnesota

Immigrant-run businesses play a significant role in Minnesota’s economy. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks about how they’re confronting the challenges of tariffs, labor shortages and new immigration policies.

by Chris Farrell and Nikhil Kumaran

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September 11, 2025 11:40 AM

Political violence in America after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

In the wake of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, questions about political violence in America are once again front and center. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell and his guests ask: Why is political violence on the rise? And how do we respond?

by Chris Farrell and Cari Dwyer

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September 10, 2025 9:00 AM

How turmoil at the CDC could threaten public health

Turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has created confusion around who can get vaccines in Minnesota. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talks with a pediatrician and a public health professor about how public health is changing under U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

by Chris Farrell and Maja Beckstrom

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