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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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February 1, 2021 1:50 PM

What does poverty look like in 2021?

Americans struggle in a pandemic year marked by economic hardship.

by Angela Davis and Arfie Ghedi

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January 29, 2021 5:12 PM

Getting to know The Warming House

The Warming House co-hosts joined the program to talk about their new show, shared their favorite interviews and even played a round of trivia with MPR News host Angela Davis.

by Angela Davis

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January 29, 2021 12:12 PM

During a pandemic, are Minnesotans still hitting the slopes?

Minnesotans are known for their love of outdoor activities, and their enthusiasm for cold weather sports like skiing and snowshoeing — pandemic or not. Host Angela Davis talks with the executive director of Cook County’s convention and visitor’s bureau and an expert who studies tourism for the University of Minnesota about how the pandemic has affected popular winter travel and recreation destinations in the state.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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January 28, 2021 11:00 AM

In Focus: Disparities and distrust in BIPOC health care

Minnesota consistently lands on lists of states with the best health care. But if you’re Indigenous or a person of color, you’re not included in the high marks the state receives in metrics like health care access or public health outcomes.

by Angela Davis and Rachel Yang

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January 27, 2021 12:30 AM

Minnesota's health care CEOs join forces to address state's disparities

Seven CEOs from some of Minnesota’s most prominent health care companies invited MPR News host Angela Davis to moderate their discussion earlier this month about how to accelerate efforts to address the state’s persistent racial disparities in health and health care.

by Angela Davis

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January 26, 2021 4:12 PM

Hundreds of teachers vaccinated as more students return to classrooms

Hundreds of Minnesota’s educators are expected to be vaccinated as schools start bringing students back into the classroom. Host Angela Davis spoke with school leaders about the return to in-person learning.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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January 25, 2021 12:38 PM

Is it time for a career change?

Host Angela Davis was joined by a job search expert to talk about how to change careers during the pandemic. She also talked with tax experts about what to know about filing this year.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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January 22, 2021 4:58 PM

How journaling helps us process the pandemic

Journaling is a personal form of self-expression, but it can also be an insight into an unprecedented time.

by Angela Davis and Arfie Ghedi

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January 21, 2021 2:20 PM

Can a Biden-Harris administration deliver unity?

A new administration takes charge amid economic troubles, a deadly virus and deep divisions. Host Angela Davis talked with two community leaders and listeners about the inauguration and what comes next.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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January 19, 2021 6:06 PM

How have museums made it through the pandemic?

On Jan. 11, the state's museums were allowed to reopen once more — at 25 percent capacity. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell spoke with three museum directors about the year they’ve had and what visitors can expect as they gradually re-open their doors.

by Chris Farrell and Katie Moritz

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