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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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November 5, 2019 12:57 PM

University of Minnesota President Joan Gabel on her plans, vision for the U

Joan Gabel is the 17th president of the University of Minnesota and the first woman to hold the position. After being on the job for just over four months, she joined Angela Davis in the studio for a conversation about the challenges facing the U of M and her plans for its future.

by Julie Siple and Angela Davis

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November 4, 2019 1:49 PM

What’s next for Water Gremlin?

MPR’s Elizabeth Dunbar shared the latest on Water Gremlin. After that, the conversation turned to slavery’s legacy in Minnesota.

by Tim Nelson, Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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November 1, 2019 12:41 PM

What are you afraid of?

About 1 in 10 Americans has a phobia – some of the more common ones are an intense fear of heights, small spaces, or spiders.. A Mayo Clinic psychologist and someone who has a fear of contamination joined the program to discuss how phobias can impact the way you live and share ways to cope.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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October 30, 2019 11:37 AM

MPR’s Garrett McQueen on the intersection of race and classical music

Each of the hosts at Classical MPR recently made a list of their 10 favorite musical works. Garrett McQueen’s list caught our attention. He joined Angela Davis to talk about the songs he picked, his new podcast and his work to diversify both classical music and public radio.

by Julie Siple and Angela Davis

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October 29, 2019 12:57 PM

What’s on your ballot? Getting ready to vote next Tuesday

Election day is coming up fast. From city council and school board races to school referendums and the debate over trash collection in St. Paul it should be an interesting Nov. 5.

by Julie Siple, Manda Lillie, Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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October 28, 2019 2:18 PM

How to fend off the wintertime blues and stay active outside

There are plenty of good ways to avoid the cold weather blues and stay healthy. One of the best ways to keep riding the high of the summer is by continuing to go outside and stay active as you’re able.

by Cody Nelson, Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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