Podcast Episodes

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 rem…

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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 thousand…

1 month, 1 week ago

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 Founda…

1 month, 1 week ago

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 Ma…

1 month, 1 week ago

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 di…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

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 Davi…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

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, c…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

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 im…

1 month, 2 weeks ago

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 ab…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

The big takeaways from Tuesday's primary elections

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with two political strategists about what Tuesday’s primary election results reveal about the future of M…

1 month, 3 weeks ago