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January 3, 2018 11:54 AM

Hitting 'refresh' on your budget

Budgeting is often seen as painful or boring, but financial educator Ruth Hayden explains why it doesn't have to be.

by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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December 26, 2017 10:47 AM

An 'asteroid hunter' shares her job description

Scientist and author Carrie Nugent describes her job of hunting for asteroids -- and why it has an impact on Earth.

by Marcheta Fornoff

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December 16, 2017 12:53 PM

No Kidding: The best kids' books to give this holiday season

Book experts Lisa Von Drasek and Holly Weinkauf join MPR News senior producer Stephanie Curtis for a round up of the very best children's books of 2017

by Stephanie Curtis and Marcheta Fornoff

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November 21, 2017 1:25 PM

Why are African-Americans and Latinos underrepresented in elite U.S. colleges?

African-American and Latino students are more underrepresented at elite U.S. institutions today than they were more than three decades ago. Is it time to rethink Affirmative Action?

by Kerri Miller and Jeffrey Bissoy

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November 14, 2017 5:02 PM

What happens when evolution stops? Louise Erdrich's novel starts

Louise Erdrich began writing "Future Home of the Living God" fifteen years ago. She pulled her early manuscript out of oblivion when events began to repeat themselves.

by Kerri Miller and MPR News Staff

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November 3, 2017 3:24 PM

Read beyond your comfort zone: Titles to stretch your mind

Writer Gene Luen Yang tours the country encouraging kids to read beyond their comfort zones -- but adults can try that, too. Here are a few titles to get started.

by Kerri Miller and MPR News Staff

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November 1, 2017 10:44 AM

The Trump-Russia probe 101

Special Counsel Robert Mueller has brought charges against Trump campaign officials. What's next?

by Euan Kerr

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October 26, 2017 12:49 PM

What men need to know about sexual harassment

We respond to men who are still confused about definitions of sexual harassment and what to do if they or others encounter it.

by Kerri Miller

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October 25, 2017 11:42 AM

How medical professionals can bring up weight, without 'fat-shaming'

Patient advocates argue medical professionals need to learn how to bring up weight in a constructive way without "fat-shaming."

by Kerri Miller

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October 16, 2017 11:30 AM

Political Junkie: Executive actions, tax reform and Steve Bannon

The Political Junkie talked President Trump's recent executive actions, tax reform and what Steve Bannon meant when he declared "a season of war against the GOP establishment."

by Kerri Miller and Julia Franz

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