Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?

MPR News with Angela Davis

Angela Davis MPR News Podcast
Angela Davis MPR News Podcast
MPR

Conversations about life in Minnesota and how the state is changing, weekdays at 9 a.m. Call us at 651-227-6000.

Follow Angela on Instagram | Follow Angela on LinkedIn | Follow Angela on Facebook | About Angela | Submit show ideas | Join our Facebook group

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.

Subscribe to Podcast
Is curbing traffic stops a step to justice reform?

Is curbing traffic stops a step to justice reform?

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Ramsey County Attorney John Choi about his office’s decision to stop prosecuting most felony cases stemming from low-level traffic stops. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Is the pandemic keeping you awake? Advice from Minnesota’s leading sleep expert

Is the pandemic keeping you awake? Advice from Minnesota’s leading sleep expert

Sleep is essential to good health. But like so much in our lives, the pandemic has compromised our rest. If you’re feeling sleep-deprived, our expert guest has some advice.
by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Is climate change affecting the backyard gardener?

Is climate change affecting the backyard gardener?

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two master gardeners about their tips for what to plant with the changing climate in mind, how to manage your lawn and garden during the drought and how to prepare your plants for the winter.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Customer service work during the pandemic 

Customer service work during the pandemic 

Host Angela Davis talks about the uptick in grouchy and even abusive customers and what it’s like to work in customer service during the pandemic. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
'Murmuration' — a book that travels from Somalia to Minnesota

'Murmuration' — a book that travels from Somalia to Minnesota

“Murmuration” is a new novel by Sid Balman, Jr. It’s a thriller that travels the globe from West Texas to Somalia and Minnesota. He had help from local businessman and politician Samakab Hussein. Angela Davis talks to the pair about their collaboration.
by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Celebrating Mixed Blood's founder Jack Reuler

Celebrating Mixed Blood's founder Jack Reuler

Host Angela Davis talked with Jack Reuler, the founder of Mixed Blood Theatre who is retiring after 45 years.
by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Meet Tonya Allen of the McKnight Foundation

Meet Tonya Allen of the McKnight Foundation

The McKnight Foundation is focused on ensuring a more, “just, creative and abundant future where people and planet thrive.” What does this mean for Minnesotans? How much money does the McKnight Foundation spend and on whom? Can philanthropy make a difference in the lives of regular people?
by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
The history of vaccination mandates — and the pushback against them

The history of vaccination mandates — and the pushback against them

Last week President Joe Biden announced new vaccination mandates as part of his plan to address the latest surge in COVID-19 cases. The mandate received swift backlash from conservative leaders. But vaccine mandates — as well as the backlash to them — have a long history in the U.S.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
Becoming a caregiving partner

Becoming a caregiving partner

When Lynette Lamb’s husband had a stroke at 45, it changed his life — and hers. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the Minneapolis author about facing the future when you become a caregiver overnight.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!
What our shoes say about us — and the economy

What our shoes say about us — and the economy

Shoes can be functional, high fashion or a collectors item. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the economics of shoes and what our favorite pairs say about us.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!