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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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Extreme heat and a changing climate: How to protect ourselves
Extreme, prolonged heat waves are setting all-time records across the world. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about the dangers of extreme heat, how to protect ourselves and our changing climate.
Exploring Minnesota’s natural underground wonders: caves
Minnesota is known for having 10,000 lakes but did you know the southeastern region of the state has 400 natural caves? Three cave experts invite you to explore Minnesota’s windows to the underworld.
Estes Enterprises: A Minnesota family business thriving for 50 years
Have you ever wondered about life behind the scenes in a family business? What is it like to work for mom and dad? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the second generation of Estes Enterprises, a Minnesota family business that just celebrated 50 years. 
Coping with a future of smoky skies and poor air quality
Minnesota has experienced its worst air quality on record this year. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what creates polluted air, why we may see more with climate change and how to cope with it.
What’s next for borrowers burdened by student loans? 
MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the Supreme Court ruling that struck down President Joe Biden’s broad loan forgiveness plan and how a wave of changes to student debt repayment plans affect tens of thousands of Minnesotans looking for debt relief.
What would you like to see in a new Minnesota state flag?
Immerse yourself into the world of flag design and how colors and symbols, ideally, represent the people and culture of the state. Also, MPR News asked its readers about their ideal Minnesota state flag and they responded with some good ideas.
Minnesota Health Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham is on a mission to tackle racial health disparities 
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota Health Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham. She’s a sociologist, a primary care doctor and has big ideas for improving equity in health care.