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5 ways millennials will change the American workplace
By 2025, millennials will be 75 percent of the workforce. They want "leaders that are more humane, that have greater social skills, that are more qualitative versus quantitative," says Stephen Blair Venable of Surgo Consulting.
For this week's Screen Time, Stephanie Curtis and Euan Kerr preview the movies hitting theaters this summer.
Do you have your summer trip planned yet? Jane Bianchi suggests tossing in some conversations about finances while lounging on the beach.
What scientists know about marijuana
As more states, including Minnesota, allow limited use of marijuana for medicinal purposes, scientists are expanding research efforts to understand how marijuana and the chemicals it contains interact with the body.
Why state schools are enrolling more out-of-state students
Public universities are slowly enrolling more out-of-state and international students to benefit from higher tuition costs and better rankings, according to a New America report.
3 views: Evolution of public opinion on same-sex marriage
We look at Ireland's vote, historic U.S. polling on same-sex marriage and how campaigns for marriage equality communicate a message.
Political Junkie: Senate blocks Patriot Act extension
Political Junkie Ken Rudin joins MPR News to give his perspective on the national political scene.
'Everything I Never Told You' is wrapped in family secrets
Celeste Ng's debut novel begins with a gripping mystery and delves into the deep burden one generation leaves for the next.
Future of Minnesota solar energy: What you need to know
A new report from MIT says solar is an important source of renewable energy as the consequences of climate change become more urgent. How can Minnesota leverage the potential of solar?
Minnesota Orchestra connects with music students in Havana, Cuba
Euan Kerr reports on the the Minnesota Orchestra's historic trip to Cuba, including a visit to a music school in Havana.