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Rebroadcast: The history of tipping, and how it’s changing

Rebroadcast: The history of tipping, and how it’s changing

How do you decide how much to tip? More restaurants are getting rid of the practice. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the history of tipping in the United States, and the push for higher wages for service workers.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Seeking Connection

Seeking Connection

The special explores the relationship between loneliness, mental health and the power of social connections.    
by Jessica Bari and Nicole Johnson

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How does the Minnesota Legislature work? Two nonpartisan experts explain

How does the Minnesota Legislature work? Two nonpartisan experts explain

Minnesota lawmakers are in session now deciding on issues that will impact all of us. Two nonpartisan administrators who work at the Legislature talk about what resources the public has access to and how people can engage with lawmakers to influence policies.
by Angela Davis, Danelle Cloutier and Nicole Johnson

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Exploring race, justice and the economy with Alan Page and Neel Kashkari

Exploring race, justice and the economy with Alan Page and Neel Kashkari

Former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice Alan Page and Minneapolis Federal Reserve president and CEO Neel Kashkari spoke with MPR News host Angela Davis about the relationship between race, justice and the economy.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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How young leaders are learning to address 'wicked problems' like the climate crisis  

How young leaders are learning to address 'wicked problems' like the climate crisis  

The climate crisis and economic inequality can keep us up at night. MPR News Host Angela Davis talks with Dean Nisha Botchwey of the Humphrey School of Public Affairs about training young leaders to address these intense problems head on.  
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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How to help kids and teens with their mental health, students weigh in

The isolation and disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic impacted teenagers struggling with mental health issues. Three experts share approaches on what adults, parents and school counselors can do to help kids dealing with anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation.
by Angela Davis, Kelly Gordon and Nicole Johnson

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MPR News podcast Untangled Roots celebrates Minnesotans of color 

MPR News podcast Untangled Roots celebrates Minnesotans of color 

A new podcast from MPR News North Star Journey project is digging into the untold stories of Black Minnesotans and other communities of color in the state. MPR News Host Angela Davis talks with Untangled Roots co-host Brandt Williams and producer Twila Dang.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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A look at how the snowstorm impacted Minnesota

A look at how the snowstorm impacted Minnesota

A winter storm disrupted school, work and travel in Minnesota this week. MPR News host Angela Davis checked in with MPR News reporters, state officials and drivers for the latest conditions around the state.
by Angela Davis, Danelle Cloutier, Samantha Matsumoto, Maja Beckstrom and Nicole Johnson

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Kids in crisis: How to take action on youth mental health

Kids in crisis: How to take action on youth mental health

Young Minnesotans are struggling with their mental health, so much so that experts are calling it the second pandemic. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with experts about what that struggling looks and sounds like, and how you can help.
by Angela Davis and Danelle Cloutier

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