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December 23, 2019 11:16 AM

Holiday movies that stand the test of time

A new crop of Christmas movies are made each year, but only a few become beloved classics that people look forward to re-watching around the holidays. Stephanie Curtis, the movie maven, joins Angela Davis to discuss her favorite Christmas movies and why they stand the test of time.

by Jim Bickal, Stephanie Curtis and Angela Davis

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December 23, 2019 6:22 AM

Counter Stories: Call me by my name

Getting a name wrong seems innocuous, but when the name of someone with non-European ancestry is "dumbed down" for a white speaker or mispronounced repeatedly, it can have a lasting impact.

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December 19, 2019 6:38 PM

Navigating race, class and communities in 2019

MPR News’ race, class and communities team focuses on covering issues that expand the narrative of what it means to be Indigenous, working class or a person of color in Minnesota. A reporter and editor from the team join the show to share some of their most memorable stories from 2019 and to look ahead to 2020.

by Laura Yuen, Riham Feshir, Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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December 19, 2019 4:19 PM

Reporting on mental health in 2019

MPR News mental health reporter Alisa Roth spent 2019 in prisons, medical offices and in the homes of families to report on some of the most compelling mental health stories in Minnesota this year. She joined the program to talk about those stories and share what she wants to focus on in 2020.

by Alisa Roth, Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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December 19, 2019 1:00 PM

Ask a 'sotan: Why is West St. Paul south of St. Paul?

Every state and city has its geographic quirks, and the Minnesota region is no exception. For MPR News listener Hal Davis, the fact that West St. Paul is actually situated south of St. Paul caught his attention and wanted to find out why.

by Mike Moen

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December 17, 2019 11:06 AM

What’s next for medical cannabis in Minnesota?

Minnesota regulators unveiled plans to expand the state’s medical marijuana program. MPR News host Angela Davis examines who will have access to it and what it means for the future of medical marijuana in Minnesota.

by Jeffrey Bissoy and Angela Davis

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December 16, 2019 10:37 AM

Counter Stories: Restoring Native American names to Minnesotan landmarks

The debate over the name change of Lake Calhoun to Bde Maka Ska is now before the Minnesota Supreme Court. The case is being viewed as a key example of the importance of restoring Native American names to Minnesotan landmarks.

by Marianne Combs and Jo Erickson

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December 13, 2019 10:23 AM

Aging in Minnesota in 2019

MPR News recently launched a new beat dedicated to Minnesota’s aging population. Reporter Peter Cox spent the year looking at housing, employment, health care and quality of life issues that affect older Minnesotans and their families. He joins the program to talk about those stories and share what he wants to focus on in 2020.

by Peter Cox, Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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December 13, 2019 10:16 AM

The state of education in Minnesota in 2019

MPR News education reporter Elizabeth Shockman spent her year in classrooms across the state. Some of her most memorable stories from 2019 include a story about how racism affects student learning, how libraries build community and how one teacher turned a President Trump rally into a civics class. She joins the program to talk about those stories and share what she wants to focus on in 2020.

by Karen Zamora, Angela Davis and Elizabeth Shockman

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December 11, 2019 4:45 PM

The first three years of life are crucial for brain development

During the first three years of life, children are building the circuits in the brain that will be the foundation for learning and emotional response throughout the rest of their lives. To help parents nurture their children’s brains, HealthPartners has created a campaign that promotes playing, reading, talking and singing with infants and toddlers.

by Jim Bickal and Angela Davis

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