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Do youth sports demand too much of families?

Do youth sports demand too much of families?

Youth sports are booming and parents are signing kids up for expensive soccer, basketball and other sports programs at younger ages. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about who wins and who loses in the race to create young athletes.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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How artificial intelligence is changing healthcare

How artificial intelligence is changing healthcare

Artificial intelligence is changing the way doctors diagnose diseases, treat patients and develop new medicines. But how well is it working? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the growing role of AI in healthcare.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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Neighborhood House: Helping immigrants and people in crisis for nearly 130 years

Neighborhood House: Helping immigrants and people in crisis for nearly 130 years

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the president of Neighborhood House in St. Paul about its work providing rental assistance, groceries, education and hope. What does it look like to be a good neighbor for nearly 130 years?
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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How financial challenges are affecting Minnesota hospitals and patients

How financial challenges are affecting Minnesota hospitals and patients

A new report warns that hospitals and clinics across Minnesota face a crisis that’s affecting patients. They’re dealing with rising costs, federal cuts and an increase in emergency care. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the challenges and possible solutions.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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What’s political grief? And did it shape the midterm election?

What’s political grief? And did it shape the midterm election?

Do you know the term political grief? Maybe you know what it feels like. It's when you lose trust in institutions and feel heartbreak over politics. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about how grief, anger and distress shaped the midterm election.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Analyzing the 2026 election results

Analyzing the 2026 election results

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a historian and a political scientist about the 2026 midterm election results, what they mean for Minnesota, the country and what comes next. 
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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The rise of early voting in Minnesota

The rise of early voting in Minnesota

Have you already cast your ballot, or are you heading to the polls on Election Day? MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about why people vote early, why they don't and how voting habits are changing.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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Rural Voice: Creative solutions to the rural housing crunch

Rural Voice: Creative solutions to the rural housing crunch

MPR News host Kerri Miller hosted the final Rural Voice town hall for the 2026 season in Marshall, Minn., where community leaders discussed something that haunts every small town — the lack of affordable housing.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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What keeps you up at night? How improving sleep can improve your health

What keeps you up at night? How improving sleep can improve your health

Are you tossing and turning at night? Waking up tired? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a sleep doctor about why people have trouble sleeping, why sleep is so important to health and how you can sleep better.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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