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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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June 8, 2023 10:00 AM

First woman police officer in St. Paul shares her legacy

In the mid-1970s, Debbie Montgomery became the first woman police officer in St. Paul. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Debbie Montgomery about her life and career and what she wants people today to learn from her story.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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June 7, 2023 11:00 AM

Finding hope and strength while living with Parkinson’s disease

MPR News host Angela Davis speaks with her guests about the latest research into Parkinson’s disease and lessons from a Mankato couple who practices and teaches resilience.

by Angela Davis and Danelle Cloutier

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June 6, 2023 5:35 PM

10 things to know about Minnesota’s new marijuana law

The state senator behind Minnesota’s new marijuana law and a national drug policy researcher answer questions about what the cannabis law does and doesn’t do.

by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Nicole Johnson

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June 5, 2023 10:00 AM

Minnesota entrepreneur Houston White on creativity, style and his collaboration with Target

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Minnesota entrepreneur Houston White about his story, his many projects and how he uses his creative work to create community.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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June 1, 2023 12:03 PM

Minnesota's former education leader aims to give kids a healthier planet

MPR News host Angela Davis speaks with Brenda Cassellius about her inspiring story of growing up in poverty and then becoming a leader in education. Now she’s shaping Minnesota’s climate policy.

by Angela Davis and Danelle Cloutier

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May 31, 2023 10:09 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. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two experts about alcohol use among women.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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May 30, 2023 12:00 PM

J.D. Steele: Spreading joy and soul through song

Musician J.D. Steele is known for his work with Prince and singing and producing R&B, gospel and soul with The Steeles. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with this Minnesota music powerhouse about his career, directing community choirs and inspiring the next generation to sing.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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May 25, 2023 10:40 AM

How George Floyd's legacy inspires change and community support

All eyes were on Minneapolis on May 25, 2020, as the world erupted with calls for meaningful racial justice after George Floyd was murdered. MPR News guest host Twila Dang speaks with his family members about their grief and what their non-profit is doing to support racial justice.

by Twila Dang and Danelle Cloutier

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May 24, 2023 10:00 AM

How to take action on youth mental health

We listen back to a conversation MPR News host Angela Davis had with two Minnesota professionals about how to recognize signs of mental health challenges — and what to do and say to help that young person in your life.

by Angela Davis, Danelle Cloutier and Samantha Matsumoto

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May 23, 2023 11:34 AM

Lake Superior: Honoring and protecting Minnesota’s natural wonder

Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area. MPR News guest host Dan Kraker talks with a scientist, two artists and people who dip into its icy waters about the special relationships Minnesotans have with this natural wonder and how the lake is threatened by climate change.

by Dan Kraker and Maja Beckstrom

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