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Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller

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Big Books & Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller
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Minnesota health officials discuss pandemic, take listener questions

Minnesota health officials discuss pandemic, take listener questions

Health Commissioner Jan Malcom and the state’s infectious disease director, Kris Ehresmann, return to MPR News with Kerri Miller to report on the latest pandemic news and take listener calls and questions.
by Kerri Miller and Breann Schossow

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The Five: An intense BBC drama, a podcast with a Minnesota twist and lush new music

MPR News director of programming Steph Curtis stopped by with an early fall edition of “The Five,” where she recommends things to read, listen to and experience right now.
by Stephanie Curtis and Kelly Gordon

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Diving into the drive-in phenomenon

Diving into the drive-in phenomenon

The pandemic caused many movie theaters to temporarily halt screenings earlier this year. Even as many movie theaters have opened their doors again, drive-in theaters have remained popular throughout the summer. Two movie buffs share their thoughts on the experience of watching movies on a big, outdoor screen.
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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Is more economic relief from Congress on the way?

Is more economic relief from Congress on the way?

Millions of Americans have taken a financial hit during the pandemic. As Congress returns from recess, is more economic relief on the way?
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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The U.S. isn’t meeting COVID-19 testing targets. What would it take to change that?

The U.S. isn’t meeting COVID-19 testing targets. What would it take to change that?

Six months into the pandemic, the United States still hasn’t met COVID-19 testing goals. Two doctors describe why testing is essential and what needs to happen in order to increase testing rates across the nation. 
by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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Personal finance in uncertain times

Personal finance in uncertain times

The economy — and our personal budgets — have had an interesting and challenging year so far. We turn to a financial coach to discuss why we should improve our understanding of money and credit and talk about a new MPR News podcast.
by Chris Farrell and Breann Schossow

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Minnesota author Peter Geye on ‘Northernmost’

Minnesota author Peter Geye on ‘Northernmost’

“Northernmost” is a new family saga by novelist Peter Geye. The Minnesota author spoke about what inspired the novel and what it means to reflect on the legacies we leave behind.
by Kerri Miller

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What are the next steps for senior care facilities in the midst of the pandemic?

What are the next steps for senior care facilities in the midst of the pandemic?

Long-term care facilities were ground zero for COVID-19 deaths this spring. Those numbers are trending downward now. But what happens in the next phase of the pandemic?  
by Chris Farrell and Kelly Gordon

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