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November 22, 2019 2:10 PM

Lawmakers trying to find common ground on insulin

They are struggling to find a way to help people who can’t afford the insulin they need to control their diabetes.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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November 22, 2019 1:51 PM

Best practices to defuse tension at the holiday dinner table

Holiday gatherings can be exhausting and fraught with tension. And we're not always our best selves around family. How can we defuse tension at the dinner table? Two family therapists offer their advice to navigate the holiday struggles.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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November 18, 2019 12:46 PM

Which streaming service is right for you?

Your home viewing choices have increased, again, with the launch of Disney+. The variety of selections can be overwhelming, but there are ways to whittle down the options.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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November 14, 2019 9:19 AM

Saving for retirement can be done; it just takes practice

Whether it’s a couple of dollars or thousands of dollars, consistent saving is key.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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November 12, 2019 11:42 AM

NPR’s Asma Khalid on covering the 2020 presidential campaign

NPR political correspondent Asma Khalid talked with MPR News host Angela Davis about her life, her work and what it’s like to report on the 2020 presidential campaign. Their conversation was part of the MPR News Journalist Series at the University of St. Thomas.

by Jeff Jones, Julie Siple and Angela Davis

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November 11, 2019 12:06 PM

What’s for dinner?

Are you already thinking about what's in your fridge and what you need to make dinner tonight? You're not alone. Melissa Clark, a New York Times food writer and host of a new podcast about weeknight meals, will give tips, tricks and ideas to make dinner a breeze.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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November 8, 2019 3:16 PM

Hamline President Fayneese Miller on student mental health, college affordability, race relations

Fayneese Miller is the 20th president of Hamline University, the oldest university in Minnesota. She took office in 2015 and is the first African-American to hold the position. Miller joined Angela Davis for a conversation about her life and work — and some of the biggest issues facing higher education.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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November 8, 2019 2:26 PM

Changes coming to Minnesota deer opener

Thousands of hunters are expected to head to the woods Saturday for Minnesota’s deer opener. In areas where chronic wasting disease has been found in wild deer, the state is launching a new dumpster program for the disposal of carcasses.

by John Enger, Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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November 6, 2019 2:42 PM

Scams don’t discriminate; arm yourself with information

Scam victims aren’t just the elderly. Young adults also fall for online and phone fraud. Angela Davis talks with three experts about how to arm against scams, be they online, over the phone or even in person.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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November 6, 2019 2:13 PM

A look at what life is like for an immigrant living in Greater Minnesota

A growing number of immigrants and their children call Greater Minnesota home. Three guests from Morris, St. Cloud and Worthington share the complexities of life in smaller towns and cities.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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