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The rising cost of housing in Minnesota
Housing costs keep rising — for both renters and homebuyers. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday, MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about what’s driving up housing prices in Minnesota, and what can be done to make housing more affordable.
Ebola outbreak in Africa raises global concern
MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with an infectious disease physician about what’s fueling the Ebola outbreak in central Africa and what it will take to contain it.
In 2025, the Trump administration issued an executive order that mandated a shift in how American history is portrayed in federal institutions. The goal was to move away from “divisive or anti-American” ideology and promote a more “patriotic” narrative. How are Minnesota historians and museum directors responding to that pressure?
The rise of 'boomerang kids': Why some adults move back home and how to make it work for everyone
MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how for many young adults, moving back home isn’t a setback — it’s a smart financial strategy.
Call to Mind: The Fifth Branch
In partnership with the “Tradeoffs” podcast, how Durham, North Carolina, reimagined its mental health crisis-response system.
Immigration and the Challenge to Belong
Understanding the unique mental health challenges for immigrants in the United States. This Call to Mind special program explores the unique mental health challenges for immigrants in America.
The Reason for Sleep
Exploring the fundamental relationship between sleep and mental health.
Weathering the Storm: Climate Change and Mental Health
Real world stories of how people cope with a rapidly changing environment. This Call to Mind special looks at the mental health consequences of climate change. We’ll hear from experts who say climate-related anxiety, depression, and grief are urgent mental health issues.
The Strain of Stress
Americans are stressed. And what many people are concerned about seems to have escalated and changed. This Call to Mind special, hosted by Angela Davis, examines stress. We’ll hear firsthand about issues that can overwhelm us, how it impacts our mental health, and from experts about ways to manage the strain.
MPR News meteorologist Mandy Thalhuber on what goes into forecasting the weather
An accurate weather forecast tells you what coat to wear, and can also save lives. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with MPR News meteorologist Mandy Thalhuber about what goes into forecasting the weather.