MPR News with Angela Davis

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

How to build confidence and overcome self-doubt

Confidence can be hard to find when you're facing a new challenge, recovering from a mistake or simply hearing that critical voice in your head. But confidence isn't a pe

The Mississippi River: A history of conflict, connection and change

The Mississippi River has provided water, food, transportation and a place of connection for generations of Minnesotans. But its history is also marked by displacement, e

What’s behind the financial strain Americans are feeling?

Many Americans are finding it harder to stretch their budgets — and wondering when they’ll feel some financial relief. Inflation, higher gas prices and difficulty keepi

The art, craft and community of quilting

The first day of the Minnesota State Fair brings a chance to see thousands of creative works made by Minnesotans — including quilts that showcase remarkable skill, artist

Food recalls and outbreaks: What to know and how to stay safe

A string of foodborne illness outbreaks has raised new questions about the safety of fresh produce. A major cyclospora outbreak has sickened thousands nationwide, salmone

Finding creative solutions to problems in rural Minnesota for 40 years

In the 1980s rural Minnesota was struggling with the farm crisis and the McKnight Foundation launched an experiment — the Minnesota Initiative Foundations. These six in

One year after Annunciation: Healing and the push to prevent gun violence

Thursday will mark one year since the shooting at Annunciation Church and School in Minneapolis when a shooter opened fire during a back-to-school Mass. One hundred and s

Beyond books: How public libraries are changing

Your local library has more to offer than a good book. A library card can connect you with job-search help, classes and events, computers, free or discounted tickets to m

How to help older adults build meaningful connections

We all need someone to talk to. But as we get older, it can be harder to find opportunities to build meaningful connections. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about progr

How to parent through the transition to high school

Schools across Minnesota are starting the new school year. For families with a child entering high school, the transition can bring harder classes, changing friendships a

Native entrepreneurs bring jobs and inspiration to their communities

American Indians on tribal lands in the United States have historically faced some of the nation’s worst economic conditions. Casinos have helped improve bring jobs and

Flock cameras, privacy and the limits of police surveillance

Flock cameras can help police find stolen cars and solve crimes. But they can also create a record of where vehicles have been — raising questions about privacy and polic