When Father’s Day feels complicated
From missing a father to mourning a changed relationship or grieving the dad you never had, Father’s Day isn't joyful for everyone. On Thurs...
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20 of 225 episodesA Woodbury man's race to survive after cardiac arrest
Each minute after someone’s heart stops is a countdown towards death — nine in 10 people die if they experience a cardiac arrest outside a h...
Three commencement speakers share the advice they gave the Class of 2026
Commencement speeches are meant to mark an ending and a beginning. And the best ones offer wisdom that lasts beyond graduation day. MPR News...
Why Minnesota needs more Black teachers
Minnesota's student population has grown significantly more diverse over the past few decades. Today, nearly 40 percent of the state's K-12...
What fuels political violence and how to prevent it
In the year since the assassination of former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman, concerns about political violence have continued to g...
What to know about ticks and mosquitoes this summer
Summer in Minnesota means more time outdoors — and more encounters with ticks and mosquitoes. While most bites are little more than an annoy...
Reflecting on the immigration enforcement surge and what comes next
This past Saturday marked five months since Renee Good was shot and killed on Jan. 7 in Minneapolis by an Immigration and Customs Enforcemen...
Looking for work: Minnesota teens and the summer job market
Summer job season is here and many teens and young adults are looking for a chance to earn money, gain experience and build skills. MPR News...
Power Pair: The mother-daughter duo behind Kobi Co. candle and wellness brand
Back in 2020, Kobi Gregory began making scented candles to cope with the stress of distance learning in high school. What started as a hobby...
What you need to know about your cholesterol
One in 10 U.S adults age 20 and older has high cholesterol. And many people don’t even know they’re living it. MPR News host Angela Davis ta...
Strengthening support for foster youth in Minnesota
Minnesota’s foster care system is designed to protect children during some of the most difficult moments in their lives. So, what do young p...
Celebrating Prince: The artist and his impact
For millions of fans around the world, Prince was a musical innovator. He blended rock, funk, pop, R&B and soul in ways that were uniquely h...
The role of a liberal arts education in a changing world
Rising costs, student debt and shifting workforce needs are putting more pressure on liberal arts colleges to demonstrate their value. But s...
Tell me something good: What brings you joy during stressful times?
For the past year, we’ve spent a lot of time talking about economic uncertainty, gun violence, war, divisive politics, suffering and fear. T...
Author Laurie Hertzel revisits the ghosts of her Duluth childhood
What does it mean to grow up in a family haunted by a tragedy? That’s one of the central themes in a new memoir by Laurie Hertzel, the forme...
The rising cost of housing in Minnesota
Whether you’re renting, trying to buy your first home, or making a move — many people are finding that affordable housing feels out of reach...
Ebola outbreak in Africa raises global concern
The World Health Organization says it is deeply concerned about the scale and speed of the Ebola outbreak in Africa. MPR News guest host Cat...
'We stay the course.' Minnesota historians react to the push to patriotize history
Last March, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled “ Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History .” It mandated a shift...
The rise of 'boomerang kids': Why some adults move back home and how to make it work for everyone
High rents. Student loans. A shifting job market. For a growing number of young adults, moving back home isn't a setback — it's a smart fina...
Call to Mind: The Fifth Branch
Over the past decade, police in America have shot and killed 1,939 people who were in the middle of a mental health crisis. That’s 20 percen...