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February 14, 2019 1:00 PM

Former police chief talks about his new role as Minnesota's public safety commissioner

Former police chief and state senator John Harrington is now in a new role as the public safety commissioner. How does he plan to handle of all of these new responsibilities?

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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February 11, 2019 1:00 PM

Amy Klobuchar: How she shaped her career to become a presidential candidate

On Sunday, Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced she is running for president in 2020. We took a look at her early career highlights and lowlights, qualities that could make her a standout candidate and also the recent Huffington Post article that accused her of being a difficult boss.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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February 4, 2019 1:00 PM

Alan Page: On life after losing his spouse, receiving the nation's highest civilian honor and race relations

Minnesota legend Alan Page had an expansive career from Pro Football Hall of Famer to former Minnesota Supreme Court Justice and recent recipient of the Presidential Medal Freedom.

by Julie Siple, Jeyca Maldonado-Medina and Angela Davis

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February 1, 2019 1:07 PM

New test could speed up detection of fatal brain disease in deer

Scientists at the University of Minnesota have asked state lawmakers for almost $2 million to create a new test for chronic wasting disease, or CWD.

by John Enger and Angela Davis

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February 1, 2019 1:00 PM

Should Minnesota adopt paid family leave?

House DFLers are trying to pass paid family leave, but the plan faces a hurdle in the Republican-controlled Senate.

by Mike Mulcahy and Manda Lillie

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January 31, 2019 1:00 PM

Sexual assault reform underway in Minnesota

Minnesota could change the way it handles sexual assault. What are the potential changes? When could we expect them?

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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January 30, 2019 1:00 PM

How to get the heck out of here - and fast

Are you ready for the sunshine and heat? We're talking about the best ways to escape the cold without breaking the bank.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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January 30, 2019 1:00 PM

The tale of St. Paul's Winter Carnival

The St. Paul Winter Carnival is the oldest winter festival in the nation. Historian Bob Olsen joined us to talk about its history and traditions.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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January 29, 2019 12:00 AM

St. Paul food hall drawing national attention

There's been a lot of talk about the extreme cold, but let's look at a new hot spot in Minnesota: Keg and Case West 7th Market.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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January 29, 2019 12:00 AM

Minnesota's extreme cold: What you need to know

Wind chills are going to be brutal across the state this week. MPR News host Angela Davis spoke with three guests about how to stay safe -- and when the arctic cold will end.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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