Conversations about life in Minnesota and how the state is changing, weekdays from MPR News.
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How to support the mental health of college students
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College students are starting to head back to school this month, and along with a laptop and maybe posters and a dorm fridge, many young people also are bringing mental health struggles to campus. About one out of every five college students experience what mental health professionals call “serious psychological distress,” according to this past sp…
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Ensuring accessible, secure and fair elections
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In 2020, Minnesota broke a record when 79.9 percent of eligible voters cast their ballots in the general election and has led the nation in voter turnout three of the last four years. In 2022, Maine, Oregon and Wisconsin beat us for the top spot — they were all above 60 percent voter turnout, while Minnesota was at 59 percent. So, what can we expec…
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A look inside the barbershop
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Barbers are people of many talents. They need to have a range of skills to serve customers with different hair textures, facial shapes and style choices. But at its core, being a barber is about much more than just cutting men’s hair. Being able to make conversation is also important — whether it’s light-hearted banter or just being a good listener…
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Meet the Minneapolis sound designers crafting noise for movies, television and theater
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MPR News host Angela Davis takes a peek behind the scenes of our favorite movies, television shows and live theater productions. Sound design immerses us in a story. It can make us feel things. Who could forget the whir of the light sabers in the “Star Wars” movies? Or the swish and swirl of the water in “Finding Nemo” that made you feel like you w…
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Protecting Minnesota’s vanishing natural shorelines
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According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, we’ve lost about half of the state’s natural shorelines. And researchers say natural shoreline continues to disappear at an alarming rate. When we lose natural lakeshore, it affects the lakes we love. Mowed shorelines allow seven to nine times more pollutants to enter the lake than one wit…
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Reimagining local news in Minnesota
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If the business model of local news needs an overhaul, what can the journalists who work inside the system do to change it? Listen to part two in our Report for America conversation about the state of local news. Our first conversation was with local and national philanthropy leaders who want to build new ways for local news to thrive. This time, t…
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How to create sustainable newsrooms for the future
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MPR News host Angela Davis recently moderated two panels about the state of local news in Minnesota. The first is with funders who are pushing for new models to reinvigorate newsrooms across the state and the country. The second brings the conversation to news leaders across Minnesota. How can journalists themselves reinvent the way they do their j…
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Talking Sense: How we talk about immigrants and immigration
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Did you know in the late 1800s and early 1900s, one-third of Minnesota’s population was born in another country? Polls show immigration is a key election issue with voters having sharply different views. Assumptions and misinformation also cloud discussions about immigrants and immigration. What’s accurate and what’s not? MPR News host Angela Davis…
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What children learn when they play
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If you’ve ever watched a kid at play, you’ve probably seen a happy kid. Maybe you’ve watched children at your local park building forts out of sticks, or on the basketball court going for layups and pretending to be their favorite Timberwolves player. Maybe you’ve seen your own child lost in focus on a Lego creation or playing restaurant with dolls…
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Vice President Harris picks Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to be her running mate
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Vice President Kamala Harris chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. And she will launch a multistate tour with him at a rally in Philadelphia Tuesday night. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talked about the Harris-Walz ticket and how much impact vice presidential candidates can have on a presidential campaign.…
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Managing work and relationships as an adult with autism
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Imagine being so shaken up by a detour sign on your regular route to work that you had to pull over to fight against a panic attack. Or imagine not recognizing when someone was sarcastic with you or flirting with you. These can be common experiences for people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder — a broad range of conditions characterized by ch…
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How to thrive as a business in Minnesota
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Join us for a discussion hosted by our colleagues at Sahan Journal — a nonprofit dedicated to reporting for immigrants and communities of color in Minnesota — about how to thrive as a business in Minnesota. Mukhtar Ibrahim, the founding publisher and CEO of Sahan Journal, talks with a panel of Black, immigrant entrepreneurs in tech, farming, fashio…
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The volunteers behind wilderness search and rescue
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Every year, thousands of people visit the Boundary Waters and other remote, wild areas of northern Minnesota. Every year, lots of people run into trouble and call for help. Those who respond are often nurses, police officers and other volunteers who sometimes spend several days on missions. MPR News guest host Dan Kraker talked with two volunteer r…
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How has legal cannabis in Minnesota changed your life?
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One year ago this week, cannabis was legalized for recreational use in Minnesota. So, how’s it going? MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests also looked ahead to see what changes are expected in the next year. Guests: Charlene Briner is interim director for Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management. Ben Halley is chief operating officer (COO) o…
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Kamala Harris, women in leadership and the ‘glass cliff’
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Vice President Kamala Harris is vying to be the first woman to serve as president. She’s already broken boundaries in her current position — as the first woman, first Black woman and first South Asian American to serve as Vice President. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talked about women in leadership and the Black women leaders who paved…
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One of the busiest wildlife animal hospitals in the world calls Minnesota home
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The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota had more than 9,100 animals come through its doors in May and June May — their top two busiest months in their 45-year history. MPR News guest host Nina Moini talks with staff from the rehab center about some of the most common wildlife rescues. And we’ll find out when to leave an injured or orphaned …
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Tummy trouble? Gastroenterologists share how gut health impacts physical and mental health
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Do you have tummy troubles? Digestive system struggles? Problems pooping? MPR News host Angela Davis talked with two doctors who will help us understand what good gut health looks like and how can you make your digestive system as healthy as possible.โดย Minnesota Public Radio
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Punishing people for sleeping and camping in public spaces
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In late June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled fining or jailing people for sleeping and camping in public places when there is no shelter available does not violate the Constitution. The decision gives local governments the license to criminally punish people in homeless encampments or other public spaces. A recently proposed ordinance in Duluth would…
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President Biden withdraws from the 2024 race
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Three weeks after the first debate of the 2024 presidential campaign, President Joe Biden decided to step down from his bid for reelection and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about what’s next in the 2024 presidential election and the upcoming Democratic National Convention in Chicago next month…
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Reviewing the 2024 Republican National Convention
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Just two days after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, delegates officially nominated him for president and he announced his vice-presidential running mate is Ohio Sen. JD Vance. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests recap some of the most talked about moments of the first few days of the Republican National Conventio…
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Nicotine usage in 2024: What’s changing?
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Studies showed this generation was on track to end smoking, with long-running youth tobacco prevention campaigns and decades of research showing the health risks. However, with the decline of cigarette smoking, the tobacco industry is currently undergoing a smokeless revolution, marketing e-cigarettes and oral nicotine pouches more heavily. MPR New…
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Should money decide who gets out of jail?
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Around the country, our bail system is getting a closer look. A few states, including New Jersey and Illinois, have done away with bail entirely. Handing cash over to the court is supposed to make sure someone appears for their next court date. If someone doesn’t show up, the court keeps the money. But, cash bail doesn’t always keep the public safe…
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Assassination attempt on former President Trump and the state of American politics
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MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests discussed the assassination attempt on former President Trump at his campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. What are the implications for this week’s Republican National Committee Convention and the 2024 presidential campaign?โดย Minnesota Public Radio
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Talking Sense: How to have contentious workplace conversations
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With four months to go before the November election, talking about differences in opinions about politics at work can create conflicts. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two guests who say differences about contentious issues at work can affect team cohesion, innovation and collaboration. Are you a middle manager who avoids tense topics because…
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Aging and presidential politics: Perspectives from a doctor and a political analyst
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President Joe Biden’s recent debate performance continues to raise questions about his mental sharpness. MPR News host Angela Davis had a conversation with a doctor who specializes in aging as well as a political analyst. We talked about the kinds of changes to cognitive skills that are typically age-related versus symptoms of something more seriou…
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