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Conversations about life in Minnesota and how the state is changing, weekdays from MPR News. Programming note: Our colleague Angela Davis is taking a leave of absence after a recent breast cancer diagnosis. Thank you to all who have checked in and shared kind words. Angela is touched by your support as she focuses on her recovery.

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Minnesota hospitals are facing growing financial pressures and patients are feeling the effects.

A new report from the Minnesota Hospital Association warns of what it calls a “statewide crisis of care.” The report found that more than one in four ho... more

The term “political grief” has been gaining attention in recent years.

Maybe you’ve experienced it yourself.

It describes feelings of loss, frustration and uncertainty about the direction of the country — and a loss of trust in political leaders a... more

Minnesota voters elected a new governor and U.S. senator on Tuesday, along with all seats in both chambers of the state Legislature.

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a historian and a political scientist about the 2026 midterm election results,... more

Leading up to election day, a record number of Minnesotans have voted early. Early voting — in person, by mail or through an absentee ballot — has become increasingly popular for people who hope to avoid lines or cast their ballots when it’s convenie... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Marquardt
Works with the Southwest Initiative Foundation on regional community development.
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Joan Stout
Works with the Pipestone Development Company on local housing.
Pipestone Development Company
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Justin Schreuer
Economic development director in Pipestone.
City of Pipestone
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Don McKee
Chippewa County Section 8 Housing Board member and pastor in Montevideo.
Chippewa County Section 8 Housing Board
Episode: Rural Voice: Creative solutions to the rural housing crunch
Stacey Frost
Served on the city's Economic Development Authority.
Episode: Rural Voice: Creative solutions to the rural housing crunch
Neil Cruz
Involved with the Southwest State Alumni Association.
Southwest State Alumni Association
Episode: Rural Voice: Creative solutions to the rural housing crunch
Chad Adams
CEO of the Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership.
Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership
Episode: Rural Voice: Creative solutions to the rural housing crunch
Brian Stanselasky
Developer, general contractor and engineer working on rural workforce and affordable housing.
GFY Custom Homes
Episode: Rural Voice: Creative solutions to the rural housing crunch
James Arntz
Architect with the Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership.
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Angela Davis
MPR News host and journalist
Kerri Miller
MPR News host and journalist who moderates Rural Voice town halls

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 178 ratings
  • Urban animals

    Great podcast. I learned so much and improved my understanding of local animal behavior. Thanks! Love this podcast

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    Marigold135
    United States7 months ago
  • Are you a victim?

    If you are, npr will bend head over heels to share your story, never willing to examine the other side of such stories, narratives. It makes for easy reporting, news gathering, but leaves us all less informed at the end of the day

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    You have to losing to it

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    United States3 years ago
  • Appointment listening

    Angela Davis is a wonderful interviewer with a lovely voice and pace. She keeps the conversation moving and the topics discussed vary but are always interesting and informative.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pocketfullofpocketsand
    United States3 years ago
  • New user of MPR podcast with Angela Davis

    Just listened to 2 of her interviews and I believe it’s love at 1st listen. ! I’m looking forward to coming here again and hopefully again and again! Thank you Angela , staff and interviewees ❤️

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Some reviewers criticize the depth of questioning and perceived balance in coverage, while others express dissatisfaction with a past host change.

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Q: What are some resources and tools for parents and guardians helping children to read?
Hanford recommends reading and talking with children and inviting them to respond. She says schools should be responsible for teaching children to read, and points to Siegfried Engelmann's book Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons as a resource some families have used successfully.
The podcast that changed reading instruction is back
Q: What does direct instruction, with a capital D and a capital I, look like and sound like?
Hanford describes a carefully planned and sequenced approach in which teachers guide frequent student responses and practice. It is not lecturing, and it uses structured lessons and examples designed to prevent misunderstandings.
What keeps you up at night? How improving sleep can improve your health
Q: What would you say to someone who works shift work?
Howell says rotating between night work and a conventional schedule is particularly difficult for the body. He recommends naps where needed and explains that light, meal timing and melatonin may help someone adjust to a stable schedule, but rotating back and forth is unlikely to work well long term.
What keeps you up at night? How improving sleep can improve your health
Q: So why would a lack of sleep make someone at a higher risk for disease, like diabetes or dementia?
Howell says poor sleep can disrupt glucose and insulin regulation and raise blood pressure, increasing cardiovascular risks. He describes research into how sleep may affect the risk of dementia and related conditions.
The history of Halloween and how we celebrate it today
Q: How did Anoka become known as the Halloween Capital of the World?
Karen George says the city began organized Halloween events in 1920 to curb destructive pranks. In 1937, local leaders sent a newspaper delivery boy to Washington, D.C., with a proclamation claiming the title.

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What is MPR News about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Weekday conversations connect Minnesota's changing communities with the issues shaping daily life, from housing, schools and public policy to health, culture, business and local traditions. Angela Davis usually guides interviews with subject-matter experts, public officials, community leaders and people with direct experience. Callers often add personal perspectives, giving discussions a practical, community-focused dimension. Kerri Miller leads occasional Rural Voice town halls, where residents, business owners and local leaders consider challenges facing smaller Minnesota communities. The range is a defining feature: an episode might explain a state program or health concern, explore the history of a local tradition, or examine how commun... more

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