Kerri Miller Feature

December 7, 2015 1:22 PM

What spurs mass shootings?

Is it the personality type of shooters? Is it easy access to firearms? Is it the rise of violent rhetoric? Three experts speak to factors behind recent acts of violence.

by MPR News Staff

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December 7, 2015 9:30 AM

Kerri Miller's top reads of 2015

MPR News host Kerri Miller shares three books that would make great gifts this year.

by Kerri Miller

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December 4, 2015 3:14 PM

The Pacific Ocean's rich history of surfboards, empires and atomic bombs

"The ocean has been used as a playground for atomic scientists," said Simon Winchester. His new book documents the modern history of the Pacific waters and the countries they touch.

by MPR News Staff

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December 4, 2015 12:00 AM

Friday Roundtable: Lessons after police shootings from across the country

MPR News host Kerri Miller sat down with people from three communities -- Baltimore; North Charleston, S.C.; and Oakland, Calif. -- where recent police killings that to protests. What lessons can they share with Minneapolis?

by Cody Nelson

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December 2, 2015 3:35 PM

2015 movies: What to see, what's still coming

Ken Turan, a film critic for the Los Angeles Times, joined MPR News' Kerri Miller and Cube Critics' Stephanie Curtis to talk about what's a hit and what's ahead.

by MPR News Staff

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December 2, 2015 11:31 AM

Study: Americans' trust in government at historic lows

According to a recent Pew study, only 19 percent say they trust the government most of the time.

by MPR News Staff

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December 1, 2015 10:45 AM

Best books to give (and get): Young adult picks

Supernatural still reigns supreme, but this year's mix of young adult novels has plenty of heart, history and real-life drama to read and read again.

by Tracy Mumford

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December 1, 2015 9:00 AM

Advice on talking with your family about race

A conversation about how to facilitate discussions about race and privilege with your family.

by Marcheta Fornoff

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November 30, 2015 1:29 PM

'Handbook for Happiness': Resilience is key

Dr. Amit Sood, author of "The Mayo Clinic Handbook for Happiness," explores the unexpected connection between adversity and happiness.

by MPR News Staff

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November 30, 2015 9:00 AM

What happens when the feds investigate a police shooting?

Two former Justice Department officials explain what a federal investigation into a police shooting entails, how long it takes and what potential outcomes might be.

by Marcheta Fornoff

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