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January 1, 2021 1:00 PM

Tell me something good: Joyful news in a really bad year

Most people will probably agree that it's been a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year. MPR News host Angela Davis recently walked around the Minnesota state fairgrounds, Rosedale Mall and Mall of America and asked people to tell her something good. Take a listen to hear what is bringing people joy.

by Angela Davis and Myah Christenson

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December 29, 2020 1:14 PM

MPR News reporters reflect on covering a pandemic

The pandemic presented a range of challenges for journalists in 2020. Guest host and reporter Brandt Williams talks with several fellow MPR News reporters who reported on various aspects of the pandemic and take your suggestions for what stories we should cover in the new year.

by Brandt Williams and Katie Moritz

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December 28, 2020 3:21 PM

What are you doing with your money in 2021?

MPR News guest host Chris Farrell is joined by two personal finance experts to talk about what 2020 has taught us about money, and what we can do differently in 2021.

by Chris Farrell and Katie Moritz

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December 28, 2020 4:00 AM

Your very good news in a really bad year

Most people will probably agree that it's been a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year. But this is not a story about all the ills of the year. This is a story about the good that came out of 2020: love, births, new relationships, milestones and so much more.

by Nancy Yang

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December 24, 2020 6:34 AM

Practical advice we turned to to get us through the pandemic in 2020

Navigating life in 2020 hasn’t been easy, and as we prepare to welcome the new year, the pandemic will continue to force us to adapt and find solutions to the disruption.

by Angela Davis

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December 22, 2020 5:55 PM

How Minnesota arts community adapted during pandemic

When the pandemic closed live theater and music this year, many artists got creative. Guest host Euan Kerr spoke with listeners and local artists about the struggle and highlights of 2020.

by Euan Kerr and Maja Beckstrom

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December 22, 2020 3:42 PM

The Cube Critics on their top films of 2020

With most theaters closed and big screens unavailable, it was a weird year for movies. But our Cube Critics still found some treasures.

by Euan Kerr and Marcheta Fornoff

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December 18, 2020 2:42 PM

The rapidly changing world of podcasts

Why are podcasts so popular? What makes a good podcast? And can just anyone produce a hit? Guest host Chris Farrell talks with industry experts about the past, present and future of podcasts and podcasting.

by Chris Farrell and Katie Moritz

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December 18, 2020 1:17 PM

Penumbra Theatre's Sarah Bellamy on motherhood, theater and racial healing

Host Angela Davis talks with Penumbra Theatre’s artistic director Sarah Bellamy about her artistic journey and her expanded vision for Penumbra as a place where theater, wellness and social justice converge.

by Angela Davis

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December 17, 2020 5:37 PM

Corrections commissioner on COVID exposure inside Minnesota’s prisons

Since March, most of Minnesota's facilities have remained on semi-permanent lockdown to stop the spread of COVID-19. Despite restrictions, inmates and corrections staff are still getting sick.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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