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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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January 15, 2024 10:00 AM

Looking ahead to this year’s election

MPR News host Brian Bakst and his guest talk about what’s in store for the 2024 election.

by Brian Bakst and Matthew Alvarez

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January 11, 2024 10:37 AM

Winter Carnival King Boreas talks about playing football, parades and supporting kids

Leo Lewis III is stepping down as the St. Paul Winter Carnival’s reigning King Boreas. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the former Vikings wide receiver about his football career, supporting children through his foundation and what it was like to represent Minnesota in parades around the country.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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January 10, 2024 11:00 AM

Why are more young women getting breast cancer?

A survivor and her oncologist talk diagnosis, survivorship challenges and why breast cancer still kills 40,000 people each year.

by Angela Davis and Gretchen Brown

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January 9, 2024 11:04 AM

Girl Scouts are about a lot more than the cookies

Girl Scouts are evolving to meet the needs of today’s girls. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Girl Scouts River Valleys CEO Marisa Williams about girls’ mental health, new badges and culturally specific troops.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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January 8, 2024 11:20 AM

How to make more and save more in 2024

A career coach and financial expert offer tips for starting off the new year on the right foot — financially.

by Angela Davis and Gretchen Brown

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January 4, 2024 12:41 PM

Two Minnesota children's book authors on getting and giving a sense of belonging

Growing up is tough, but even more so when you feel like you don’t fit in. Hear two Minnesotan children’s authors of color talk about their paths to knowing and loving themselves — and how to teach that to children.

by Angela Davis

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January 3, 2024 10:45 AM

Feeling SAD? Tips to treat seasonal affective disorder

Looking for ways to escape the winter blues? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and how you can get through the cold, dark months ahead.

by Angela Davis, Matthew Alvarez and Maja Beckstrom

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January 2, 2024 10:42 AM

An ethical, responsible approach to AI

Artificial intelligence is here, and more people are using it. But is this technology evolving too fast for humans to ensure an ethical AI for the future? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with prominent AI expert and native Minnesotan, Elizabeth M. Adams about responsible AI.

by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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January 1, 2024 12:19 PM

How to better manage your family relationships and your time in 2024

Start the new year right with advice on two challenges that hold many of us back — family drama and poor time management. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with experts about how to get better relationship boundaries and better focus in 2024.

by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Matthew Alvarez

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December 28, 2023 3:10 PM

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

Listen back to a conversation MPR News host Angela Davis had with Power Pair polar explorer Ann Bancroft and former Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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