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September 19, 2019 2:34 PM

Addiction struggles tougher for Muslims, some try to break the stigma

MPR News’ senior reporter Riham Feshir reported this week on what it’s like to struggle with drug or alcohol addiction when you are Muslim. She looked at efforts within Minnesota’s Muslim community to break the silence around addiction and to offer culturally competent care. Feshir spoke with Angela Davis about her reporting.

by Julie Siple and Angela Davis

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September 18, 2019 11:11 AM

As financial worries grow, farmers grapple with mental health

The stress of farming can lead to anxiety or depression. It can also trigger or worsen other mental health conditions. Angela Davis talks with state leaders and a representative from the Minnesota Farmers Union about how famers cope and how they can find the care they need.

by Julie Siple, Sam Choo and Angela Davis

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September 17, 2019 2:29 PM

Native American journalists make up fewer than 1 percent of newsroom employees

Native American journalists from around the country gathered in the Twin Cities this week for a national conference. Two indigenous journalists joined the program to talk about how Native American issues are portrayed by the mainstream media.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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September 16, 2019 2:04 PM

Gun violence brings trauma to communities and cops

There’s growing concern in law enforcement that responding to traumatic calls without mental health support can take a toll on the well-being of officers. MPR’s Angela Davis led a conversation Monday about the effects of police work on officers and the communities they police.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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September 13, 2019 3:53 PM

Sen. Amy Klobuchar takes the stage in her third Democratic debate

Was she able to stand out in a crowded field?

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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September 13, 2019 3:47 PM

Hennepin County Sheriff David Hutchinson faces a test

Sheriff David Hutchinson ran on a platform that promoted transparency. But his office has yet to release the names of the officers involved in a deadly shooting last Saturday.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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September 11, 2019 10:46 AM

How to make workplaces inclusive for introverts

In a world that encourages and champions people who are social and outgoing, it can be difficult to be an introvert. Two self-described introverts talk about the talents they bring and how workspaces can better accommodate them.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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September 11, 2019 10:32 AM

Minnesota health officials warn against vaping

The White House announced Wednesday that it plans to ban the sale of flavored electronic cigarettes after six people in the U.S. died of injuries allegedly related to vaping.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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September 10, 2019 2:53 PM

Minnesota's booze business is aging well

Minnesota has always had grapes and grain. Now distilleries and wineries are putting those crops to use in interesting ways. Angela Davis led a conversation about the state’s growing wine and spirits industries.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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September 9, 2019 12:32 PM

Let’s bring menopause out of the shadows

Millions of women struggle with the symptoms of menopause – hot flashes, weight gain, sleep disturbance – but rarely talk about it publicly. Angela Davis sat down for a conversation about what happens to a woman’s body in the years around menopause, and what women can do about it.

by Julie Siple and Angela Davis

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