Kerri Miller Brief

September 4, 2017 9:46 AM

Could modern-day apprenticeships boost wages, opportunity?

Advocates of apprenticeships argue they're a good way to close the gap between people looking for good jobs and employers eager for skilled labor.

by Chris Farrell, Julie Siple and Elizabeth Shockman

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September 1, 2017 12:11 PM

The Friday Roundtable: The power of live performance

An eclectic duo of music lovers discuss the way live music is embedded in our memories and has the power to transform the way we think.

by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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August 31, 2017 12:39 PM

Why so few Harvey victims have flood insurance

Less than 20 percent of Harvey victims have flood insurance. Why is that?

by Kerri Miller and Elizabeth Shockman

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August 31, 2017 12:21 PM

Political Junkie on Hurricane Harvey

Political Junkie Ken Rudin talked about President Trump's visit to Harvey-ravaged Texas and Congress' agenda for their upcoming session.

by Kerri Miller and Elizabeth Shockman

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August 30, 2017 12:00 AM

How can colleges help depressed students?

College is a time of both freedom and daunting adjustments. Some students experience serious mental health problems during this transition.

by Kerri Miller

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August 29, 2017 12:00 AM

The lives of those within 'The Force'

Author Don Winslow writes about police officers who walk the line between "rough justice and tempered mercy."

by Kerri Miller

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August 29, 2017 12:00 AM

What climate science says about hurricanes

The record setting rainfall and strong winds of hurricane Harvey have raised the question of climate change's role in the event.

by Kerri Miller

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August 28, 2017 12:00 AM

Listen: Dr. Jon Hallberg and host Tom Crann at the State Fair

Dr. Jon Hallberg and Dr. Andrew Kiragu discussed big themes in medicine.

by Tom Crann

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August 25, 2017 11:37 AM

What are the consequences of rising college costs?

The cost of college tuition is rising, but how is that affecting the way graduates look for jobs, fit into the economy, and are able to innovate? MPR News host Kerri Miller led a roundtable discussion on the cost of college tuition.

by Kerri Miller and Elizabeth Shockman

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August 24, 2017 10:57 AM

A Q&A with Governor Dayton at the State Fair

Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton, who is wrapping up close to 40 years of government service, spoke to MPR News host Kerri Miller and an audience of fair-goers about his accomplishments in office and plans for the future.

by Kerri Miller and Elizabeth Shockman

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