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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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Minnesota's DNR commissioner answers your questions on how to get outdoors
Minnesota DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen joins host Angela Davis to talk about the benefits of getting outside and what the state is doing to improve access to outdoor spaces and experiences.
How we're processing the killing of another Black man by police in Minnesota
As one former police officer is tried for murder in the killing of George Floyd, a young Black man named Daunte Wright is shot and killed by another officer during a traffic stop. Host Angela Davis talks about the trauma, grief, anger and fear in our communities.
How did music education adapt to the pandemic?
When the pandemic forced virtually all education online, music teachers faced special challenges. Host Angela Davis talks with music educators about virtual lessons, Zoom recitals, backyard concerts and looking forward to making music in person.
Giving more by giving together
Host Angela Davis will talk about why more people donated money last year with two women involved with giving circles, a way for ordinary people to get involved in philanthropy. 
Journalists reflect on the first week of testimony in the Chauvin trial
Testimony from witnesses has been emotional in the trial of former Minneapolis Police officer Derek Chauvin. Host Angela Davis talks with local journalists about what stood out and invites listeners to share reactions. 
MPR News in partnership with Twin Cities Diversity in Practice convened a panel discussion about how BIPOC and white Minnesotans are navigating conversations, how we’re experiencing the trial of Derek Chauvin and how we can move forward as neighbors. 
Will the pandemic permanently change how we dress? 
Host Angela Davis talks to a clothing designer and a professor of apparel about how fashion choices are changing during the pandemic. Some consumers want comfort and brands that reflect their social concerns.