MPR News with Angela Davis

Meet some of the people behind the voices on MPR News

You know their voices, but what do you know about the people behind them? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three MPR newscasters about their paths to journalism and

Improve your health habits with Wellness Wednesday

Every Wednesday, MPR News with Angela Davis explores health and wellness topics with experts and listeners across Minnesota. Listen to highlights from recent broadcasts

What's happening this fall in Minnesota's arts scene?

From Twin Cities art crawls to small-town galleries, fall offers plenty of ways to explore Minnesota’s arts scene. But behind the art and performances are the artists — w

How to build a career, start a business and succeed in a changing economy

The way we build careers and make money is changing. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with journalist Lee Hawkins about how people create businesses, move forward after c

Rural Voice: How to keep rural kids rural

Kerri Miller is on the road again for her Rural Voice town hall series — a project that highlights the joys and challenges of living in rural Minnesota. On Sept. 21, Mi

Long COVID affects many Minnesotans years after the pandemic

The worst of the COVID-19 pandemic is several years behind us, but many Minnesotans are still living with its consequences in the form of long COVID. Long COVID is a ch

Making classical music more accessible: Meet Minnesota Orchestra CEO Isaac Thompson

Isaac Thompson grew up in the Twin Cities dreaming of becoming a professional violinist. His career took him off the stage and into arts leadership — and eventually broug

AI regulation: Exploring how to govern a rapidly evolving technology

As artificial intelligence companies create increasingly powerful models, lawmakers are calling for rules to regulate the technology. MPR News host Angela Davis and her g

Rural Voice: A town hall on belonging in St. Joseph, Minn.

Four years ago, Rural Voice launched in St. Joseph, Minn., with a conversation about the challenges and opportunities of building a business in rural America. This year

Recovery: Building a new life after sobriety

When someone stops drinking alcohol or using drugs, it’s only the beginning. For many people, recovery is a long journey — one that can mean rebuilding relationships, c

Why do we get tattoos?

Tattoos can mark a memory, honor someone we love, express something about who we are — or simply be a piece of art we like enough to put on our bodies. But choosing somet

Is college getting more affordable?

Most Americans believe college is too expensive. In a Gallup poll released this summer, only 12 percent of U.S. adults say four-year colleges and universities provide an

How to address rising food insecurity

Minnesotans made more than 9 million visits to food shelves last year — setting a record for the fourth year in a row, according to The Food Group’s 2025 Minnesota Food S

When family steps in: The joys and challenges of raising a relative's child

When a parent can’t care for a child, family members often step in. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, older siblings and close family friends become caregivers — sometimes wit

Chief Justice Natalie Hudson reflects on a life dedicated to justice

Minnesota’s top judge is retiring at the end of this month. Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson has been on the Supreme Court since 2015 and was elevat

How to know when it's time to quit your job

Most people have days when they want to quit their jobs. But when that feeling doesn’t go away — when you feel stuck, unhappy or unable to grow — it may be time to seriou

Reflecting on 25 years since 9/11

For those who lived through it, the morning of Sept. 11, 2001 remains a defining moment. But an entire generation has now grown up since the attacks. That morning, terro

Good vibrations: How sound baths and sound therapy help people relax

A growing number of people are finding stress relief in sound baths. It involves lying down, closing your eyes and letting waves of sound wash over you — usually the so

Why public schools are struggling financially and what Minnesota voters will decide

Minnesota voters will find a question about public school funding on their ballots this fall. A proposed constitutional amendment would increase the amount distributed ea

Community land trusts: A different way to own land and build community power

Community land trusts make it possible for land to be owned collectively while individuals own the homes and businesses on it. The model grew out of the civil rights mo