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MPR News with Angela Davis

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What’s on the ballot: The Minneapolis public safety charter amendment

What’s on the ballot: The Minneapolis public safety charter amendment

In November, Minneapolis voters will say “yes” or “no” to replacing the Minneapolis Police Department with a new Department of Public Safety. Host Angela Davis speaks with a supporter and an opponent of the ballot measure and with MPR News reporter Jon Collins.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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What’s behind the staffing shortage in the service industry? 

What’s behind the staffing shortage in the service industry? 

If it seems like there's a help wanted sign in every business window, that's because the labor shortage in the service industry is real. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about its impact and why jobs are going unfilled. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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5 tips for planning travel this fall

5 tips for planning travel this fall

The delta variant is taking travelers hesitant to book trips again. Host Angela Davis talks with two travel experts about the trends they’re seeing and what you should weigh as you make your fall travel plans.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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In Focus: Learning in the time of COVID

A challenging school year lies ahead in Minnesota, a state that ranks as one of the country’s worst when it comes to inequality in educational outcomes. Join us as host Angela Davis moderates a conversation with parents, teachers and advocates about the ongoing toll of the pandemic on our educational system.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Where's the media attention for missing Indigenous women?

Where's the media attention for missing Indigenous women?

When Gabby Petito, a popular Instagram personality, went missing while traveling the country with her boyfriend, the national media lit up with the news. The coverage was nonstop as the search for her consumed her friends, family, and the country. Some scholars call this “missing white woman syndrome” and say it happens regularly. Is the media solely to blame? What about missing Indigenous women?
by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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How apples became a symbol of Minnesota

How apples became a symbol of Minnesota

Whether you prefer Honeycrisp, Haralsons or SweeTango, apples are a symbol of autumn in Minnesota. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with an apple breeder, an orchard owner and a chef about breeding, growing and eating the iconic fruit.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Is curbing traffic stops a step to justice reform?

Is curbing traffic stops a step to justice reform?

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Ramsey County Attorney John Choi about his office’s decision to stop prosecuting most felony cases stemming from low-level traffic stops. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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