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November 1, 2023 11:15 AM

Addressing rising alcohol use among women

Alcohol use and misuse among women has been on the rise for years and it’s affecting their health faster than men. In this rebroadcast, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two experts about alcohol use among women.

by Angela Davis

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October 30, 2023 2:20 PM

Rural Voice: Mental health and social isolation in rural communities

Rural America is facing a silent epidemic of mental health struggles. How can they overcome the social isolation, stigma and accessibility issues that led to this moment? MPR News host Kerri Miller took that question to Little Falls, Minn., for a Rural Voice town hall.

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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October 27, 2023 2:48 PM

The thrills and chills behind ghost stories — and why we like to tell them

Are you afraid of the dark? MPR News guest hosts Jacob Aloi and Alex V. Cipolle will talk about ghosts, scary stories and why this time of year gets us in the mood for a good scare.

by Jacob Aloi, Alex V. Cipolle and Matthew Alvarez

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October 26, 2023 11:00 AM

How your vote can influence the power of local government

Local elections are around the corner, and voters in many cities will decide who ends up on their city council. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about the importance of city council and county commission seats and how your vote can decide the balance of power for your local government.

by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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October 24, 2023 1:15 PM

'Trauma Sponges': How a Minneapolis firefighter responds to suffering

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minneapolis fire captain and author Jeremy Norton about his just published book “Trauma Sponges.” In it, he details 22 years of being a first responder in Minneapolis, including a call to the scene of George Floyd’s murder.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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October 24, 2023 1:30 AM

Rural Voice: The urgent need for affordable housing in rural communities

Affordable housing is a challenge in every part of the state. But rural communities are particularly pinched. Today, you’ll hear a conversation MPR News’ Kerri Miller hosted last month in Two Harbors, Minn., about how the North Shore region is experimenting with solutions to the housing crisis. This is the second in a four-part series featuring conversations from the Rural Voice project.

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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October 23, 2023 1:14 PM

Why the innocent end up in prison

Imagine going to prison for something you did not do. MPR News host Angela Davis talks to an attorney with the Great North Innocence Project, which works to exonerate Minnesotans wrongly convicted of crimes, and with a Minnesota man who spent nearly seven years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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October 23, 2023 11:05 AM

Minnesota job market, national economy holding steady

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with MPR News senior economics contributor Chris Farrell about the Minnesota and national job markets and how the economy is reacting to turmoil in the Middle East.

by Angela Davis and Chris Farrell

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October 19, 2023 10:40 AM

The school board elections you won’t want to ‘sleep on’

School board elections are at the center of local politics. But they’ve become increasingly polarized. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about why culture war issues are suddenly playing a role in who gets elected to local school boards.

by Angela Davis and Matthew Alvarez

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October 17, 2023 12:00 PM

Rural Voice: What it takes to build a business in rural Minnesota

What does it take to start and grow a small business in rural Minnesota? Last month, MPR News host Kerri Miller hosted a town hall in New Ulm, Minn., to hear from entrepreneurs and community leaders about how to encourage small businesses in greater Minnesota. This is the first in a four-part series featuring conversations from the Rural Voice project.

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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