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December 17, 2021 1:35 PM

What’s your favorite holiday movie?

It’s cold outside, but you can stay warm with your favorite movies. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with MPR’s Cube Critics about what makes a great holiday movie, their personal favorites and what else is on their end-of-year watch list.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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December 16, 2021 11:00 AM

In Focus: BIPOC businesses’ inclusion in Minnesota's economy

In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, many corporations promised spending, investment, mentorship and all forms of additional support for BIPOC entrepreneurs, but only a portion of the pledges had materialized.

by Angela Davis and MPR News Staff

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December 15, 2021 11:41 AM

Answering your COVID questions for the holidays

The 46 new coronavirus deaths recorded in Minnesota on Tuesday bring the state’s death toll from COVID-19 to nearly 10,000. The pandemic isn’t over. As new strains appear and guidelines for vaccines, boosters and social behavior change, MPR News host Angela Davis speaks with infectious disease experts who answer your questions.

by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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December 14, 2021 11:09 AM

The perception and politics of gray hair

When salons closed during the early days of the pandemic, many women decided to embrace their natural gray hair. And now, many have decided to ditch the hair dye permanently. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the way that society perceives gray hair with two women who went gray.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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December 13, 2021 11:47 AM

Navigating the multigenerational workplace

It’s likely that four different generations of people work in your office — baby boomers, Gen X, millennials and Gen Z. How’s that working out for you? Are there tensions? Or are your differences making your workplace more dynamic? Guest host Chris Farrell leads a conversation about the multigenerational workplace.

by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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December 10, 2021 9:27 AM

Holiday music that puts you in the spirit

It’s beginning to sound a lot like Christmas, and MPR News host Angela Davis talks about your favorite holiday music. Freshen up you playlist and hear what other people are listening to this December.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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December 9, 2021 1:40 PM

What comes next for police reform in Minnesota?

Opening statements started this week in the trial of former Brooklyn Center police officer Kimberly Potter. Potter is charged with manslaughter in the death of Daunte Wright, a 20-year-old Black man. MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with reporters about the trial and the future of public safety reform in Minnesota

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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December 8, 2021 11:18 AM

The state of birth control

MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with a legal expert and the chief medical officer of Planned Parenthood North Central States about changes that could come to birth control in Minnesota.

by Angela Davis, Susan Davis and Mary Ellen Ritter

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December 7, 2021 1:45 PM

What’s your Minnesota holiday tradition?

Minnesota’s holiday traditions are as unique and varied as the people who call the state home. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a local historian and an author about making merry in Minnesota. Where did our traditions originate, and why are they important?

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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December 3, 2021 1:38 PM

Buying Minnesota-made for the holidays

How’s that holiday gift list coming along? Host Angela Davis helps you shop local for the holidays. Learn about Minnesota makers and retailers where you can find local goods for everyone on your list.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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