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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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- Yesterday47 min
Analyzing the 2026 election results
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, what they mean for Minnesota, the country and what comes next. Guests:Yohuru Williams is a distinguished university chair, professor of history and founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas.Whitney Court is a professor of political science at the College of St. Benedict and St. John’s University. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
- 2 days ago46 min
The rise of early voting in Minnesota
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 convenient for them. And this year, Minnesota introduced a new process that allows early voters to place their ballots directly into the machine that counts them, just as they would on Election Day.MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about why so many Minnesotans chose to vote early, how voting habits are changing and what Minnesotans should know if they’re heading to the polls on Election Day.Guests: Amy Perna is the executive director of the League of Women Voters of Minnesota, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to voter education and civic engagement. She leads the organization’s efforts to encourage voter participation, improve access to voting and help Minnesotans make informed decisions at the ballot box. Michael Minta is a professor and director of graduate studies in political science at the University of Minnesota. He is also the author of “No Longer Outsiders: Black and Latino Interest Group Advocacy on Capitol Hill.”
- 3 days ago45 min
Power Pair: These sibling auctioneers know how to inspire giving
They’re siblings, they’re business partners and they know how to inspire generosity. Glen Fladeboe and Kristine Fladeboe Duininck are among the most well-known and busy auctioneers in Minnesota. You may have seen them at a nonprofit gala engaging the crowd, building excitement and calling bids. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Monday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her latest Power Pair about growing up on a farm near Willmar, Minnesota, stepping in to lead the family auction business after their father’s stroke and what it takes to inspire people to care about a cause and open their wallets. Guests: Glen Fladeboe is an auctioneer and partner with his sister in their second-generation, family-owned auction business. Fladeboe Advancement runs benefit auctions and consults with nonprofit organizations on fundraising. Fladeboe Land works with families and investors on the sale and purchase of Minnesota farmland. Kristine Fladeboe Duininck is an auctioneer and partner with her brother in Fladeboe Advancement and Fladeboe Land. She works with families and investors on the sale and purchase of Minnesota farmland. She was named the top female auctioneer in the U.S. in 2010 by the National Auctioneers Association. Check out Angela’s previous Power Pair conversations. Do you know a Power Pair?We’d love to hear your ideas for Power Pairs to interview. Send us your suggestions.Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
- 1 weeks ago54 min
Rural Voice: Creative solutions to the rural housing crunch
There’s a lack of affordable housing across Minnesota. State projections say more than 182,000 new housing units across all types and prices points are needed by 2035 to create a healthy housing market.But the problem is especially acute in rural communities, due to a complicated mix of older housing in need of repairs, seniors remaining in single-family homes and high construction costs. MPR News host Kerri Miller devoted the final Rural Voice of 2026 to the lack of affordable housing — a problem that comes up at every town hall she moderates, no matter the topic. The town hall discussion took place on Oct. 6, in Marshall, where community leaders said housing is needed across the board — renters need more apartments, young families need single-family homes and seniors need places where they can affordably downsize. Creative solutions could include updated modular housing and repurposing the second stories of downtown spaces. Rural Voice: Marshall Leaders also linked housing to employment. Businesses can’t grow because there is no housing for more workers. Chad Adams, CEO at the Southwest Minnesota Housing Partnership, said the business community needs to do more to help with the housing crisis and reminded local leaders that “housing is economic development.”
- 1 weeks ago46 min
What keeps you up at night? How improving sleep can improve your health
Do you toss and turn and have trouble falling asleep? Or do you wake in the middle of the night and struggle to get back to sleep? About a third of adults in the U.S. report that they don’t get the recommended seven hours of sleep each night. About one in ten people struggle with chronic insomnia. As we reset our clocks on Sunday and leave Daylight Savings Time, it’s a great time to also reset our sleep habits. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a sleep expert about why sleep is so important for your body and your mind, what’s keeping people up and how to deal with common sleep problems.Guest: Dr. Michael Howell is a neurology professor at the University of Minnesota Medical School focused on sleep research. He sees patients through M Health Fairview's sleep clinics and is also the chief medical officer for GEM Sleep, a Minnesota-based virtual clinic with patients nationwide.
- 1 weeks ago46 min
The history of Halloween and how we celebrate it today
Halloween is just around the corner, and Minnesotans are getting ready with costumes, decorations and plenty of candy. From trick-or-treating and carving pumpkins to haunted houses and costume parties, Halloween traditions have evolved over generations. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a Halloween historian about the history of the holiday. She’ll also talk with a longtime community volunteer from Anoka about why the city calls itself the Halloween Capital of the World.Guests:Lisa Morton is an author and Halloween historian who researches the holiday’s origins, traditions and cultural significance. She has written several books about Halloween, including “Trick or Treat: A History of Halloween” and “The Halloween Encyclopedia.”Karen George is a longtime Anoka resident and volunteer with Anoka Halloween, Inc. She is grand marshal of the city’s Halloween parades this year.
- 1 weeks ago47 min
The podcast that changed reading instruction is back
Four years ago, the podcast Sold a Story sparked a national debate about how children learn to read. Its reporting helped drive changes in reading instruction across dozens of states, including in Minnesota. Now, the investigative podcast from American Public Media is back for a second season. And this time, the focus goes beyond reading to look at teaching itself. Sold a Story: What Happened to Teaching explores why so many schools have ignored an effective teaching method called direct instruction.MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Emily Hanford, the senior correspondent and host of Sold a Story, about the new season and what happens when deeply held beliefs about education clash with evidence. Read more At a northern Minnesota tribal school A highly structured reading program gets results Guest: Emily Hanford is a senior correspondent and producer at APM Reports and host of the investigative podcast Sold a Story, one of Time Magazine’s top podcasts of the year and winner of numerous honors including a duPont, an Edward R. Murrow and a Peabody nomination. A longtime public media journalist and education reporter, she is based in Washington, D.C., where she’s been journalist-in-residence at Planet Word, the museum of words and language. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.
- 2 weeks ago1h 13m
Rural Voice: Real talk about data centers
Data centers are coming for rural America. In the past, data centers tended to be built in urban areas, close to power grids and technology workers. But with the rise of generative AI, more data centers are needed, and this time, tech companies are eyeing rural communities. MPR News host Kerri Miller moderated a Rural Voice town hall discussion about data centers at Corks & Pints in Faribault, Minn. on Sept. 29. The conversation was lively, to say the least. Rural Voice: Faribault Community members, who live in a variety of towns across southern Minnesota, were skeptical about the energy and environmental impact data centers would have on rural areas. Many said they care more about natural resources than the money that development might bring. And almost everyone said they don’t trust technology companies to tell the truth or do the right thing when it comes to protecting and investing in rural communities. More from MPR News Data centers in Minnesota
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