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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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Click Here: A special five-part series about the people making and breaking our digital world

November 22, 2023 1:22 PM

Coming up at 9 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday, a special series called Click Here tells the stories about the people making and breaking our digital world. Reporter Dina Temple-Raston meets coders, hackers and would-be revolutionaries who use technology in surprising ways.

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The best children’s books to give as gifts for the holidays

November 22, 2023 12:45 PM

By Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom, and Nicole Johnson

The holiday season is here. Why not give a book to the child in your life? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a bookseller and a children’s librarian about the best children’s books of 2023 and titles to give as gifts over the holidays.

How addiction is impacting Karen and Hmong communities

November 21, 2023 10:00 AM

By Angela Davis and Kelly Gordon

Karen and Hmong parents in Minnesota say they are alarmed by the growing problem of substance abuse they see in their kids. But fixing it is difficult due to historical trauma, generational differences and a lack of access to health care. This North Star Journey Live discussion, done in partnership with Sahan Journal, looks at the issues and the solutions.

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Power Pairs: Former Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm and polar explorer Ann Bancroft

November 20, 2023 11:00 AM

By Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her next Power Pair about how their long friendship supported them through expeditions, personal loss, COVID-19 and following their dreams.

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Thanksgiving FAQ: 8 tips to have the best holiday meal

November 16, 2023 10:52 AM

By Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom, and Nicole Johnson

The Thanksgiving feast doesn’t get itself on the table. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests shared turkey tips and suggestions for sides and pies that will leave your guests grateful.

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Getting better sleep in anxious times

November 15, 2023 10:45 AM

By Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

Sleep is a cornerstone of health, but a lot of us aren’t getting enough of it. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a neurologist who specializes in treating sleep disorders about coming off daylight saving time and how to get a better night’s rest.

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Basketball culture and its connection to community, social justice

November 14, 2023 11:05 AM

By Angela Davis and Matt Alvarez

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, the executive director of the National Basketball Players Association Foundation, about the culture of basketball and the impact professional players can have on their communities.

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The U.S. economy continues to chug along

November 13, 2023 4:08 PM

By Angela Davis and Chris Farrell

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with MPR News senior economics contributor Chris Farrell about the retail market leading up to the holiday season and the U.S economy going into 2024.

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Taking charge of your time

November 13, 2023 11:20 AM

By Angela Davis and Matt Alvarez

There are only 24 hours in a day, but is that enough to tackle your entire to-do list? News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about time — how to manage it and how to prioritize your tasks.

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Thanking and remembering veterans

November 9, 2023 10:13 AM

By Angela Davis

What does “Thank you for your service” mean to military veterans? Listen back to a conversation MPR News host Angela Davis had with veterans about that phrase. Plus, a documentary about the Ojibwe and Dakota code talkers who helped win World War II.