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May 31, 2020 8:53 PM

How will the Lake Street economy recover?

Businesses along Lake Street in Minneapolis are reeling from fires and vandalism. We ask them how the aftermath of George Floyd’s killing might have a lasting impact.

by Angela Davis

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May 29, 2020 9:09 AM

Floyd protests: How did we get here?

Demonstrators say it wasn't only the killing of George Floyd while in police custody that led to this week's protests in the Twin Cities — anger and frustration has been building for decades.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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May 28, 2020 3:34 PM

Making sense of the chaos in south Minneapolis

For the second night in a row, hundreds of people gathered in protest in Minneapolis Wednesday night to demand justice for George Floyd, the man who died in police custody on Monday. Community leaders joined the program to help make sense of what people are feeling right now.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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May 27, 2020 7:20 PM

During the pandemic, don’t forget about kids’ mental health

We know parents and caregivers are stressed during the COVID-19 pandemic, but what about the children?

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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May 27, 2020 1:49 PM

NAACP leader on George Floyd protests: ‘The anger is rightfully placed’

Hundreds of people gathered Tuesday night in south Minneapolis to protest the death of George Floyd, the 46-year-old black man who died in police custody. The protest started out somewhat peacefully, then escalated into chaos. MPR News reporter Jon Collins and Leslie Redmond, the president of the Minneapolis chapter of the NAACP, shared what they witnessed.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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May 26, 2020 2:33 PM

Trouble sleeping? The coronavirus pandemic could be wreaking havoc on your sleep cycles

Are you having trouble sleeping? Are you having strange, vivid dreams? You’re not alone. When we are under more stress, we are more likely to remember our dreams. That's because we wake up more often. Tune in for a discussion on how our dreams and our sleep are being affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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May 25, 2020 12:00 PM

Remembering Minnesotans we've lost to COVID-19

More than 800 Minnesotans have died from COVID-19. This pandemic has changed the way we grieve and mourn. On this special broadcast, we want to take time to acknowledge this moment we are living in and share stories of Minnesotans we lost to COVID-19.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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May 25, 2020 11:00 AM

'He never took anything for granted': Ad man remembered for support of arts, 'world-famous' pasta

Conrad Razidlo was an ad man and an artist, active in politics, the arts — and his family’s epic pasta competitions. He died April 13, of complications from COVID-19. He was 85.

by Angela Davis and Meg Martin

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May 22, 2020 12:51 PM

Life of an essential worker: Bus drivers

Nearly 100 U.S. transit workers have died from the coronavirus, according to an investigation by the Guardian US. And that number could increase. Metro Transit bus drivers are spending hours in a confined space with strangers. Bus driver Kari Sachs joined the program to talk about what it’s like to work during the pandemic.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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May 21, 2020 11:11 AM

Counter Stories: Amid global pandemic, racism survives and thrives

The co-hosts of Counter Stories look at two recent deaths that underscore ongoing disparities. Plus a conversation about what it’s like to be an unauthorized immigrant during the global pandemic.

by Jo Erickson and Marianne Combs

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