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Power Pairs: Listen to a new series featuring prominent Minnesotans in a close relationship. Maybe they're siblings, a married couple or best friends. You may know of them separately but they reveal a whole new side of themselves when Angela Davis sits them down together. Listen to the interviews here .

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March 4, 2019 9:57 AM

The vital need for better early education

Improving the quality of care for the youngest Minnesotans, those 3 years old and younger, can help close the achievement gaps that open in later grades.

by Stephanie Curtis

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March 1, 2019 10:26 AM

The heroes of winter

This season has been a headache for us all. For part of this hour we listened to stories about your winter heroes.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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February 28, 2019 3:31 PM

Two months in, what has the state Legislature accomplished?

Minnesota lawmakers must agree on a balanced two-year budget by May 20 or risk a special session. They kicked off the year with optimism, talking of a fresh start and plans to get things done early. Nearly two months in, how's it going?

by Mike Mulcahy and Julie Siple

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February 28, 2019 2:23 PM

Lt. Gov. Flanagan's priorities for Minnesota

Flanagan stopped by MPR News to talk about her priorities as Lt. Governor and what the budget forecast spells for her top concerns.

by Angela Davis

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February 27, 2019 10:46 AM

Coping and living with Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease is the sixth-leading cause of death in the country. So what should people know about this debilitating condition?

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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February 26, 2019 12:00 AM

Tips for making and keeping friends as an adult

Making and maintaining relationships in adulthood can be difficult, but Shasta Nelson has ideas that may help.

by Marcheta Fornoff, Angela Davis and Kelly Gordon

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February 25, 2019 1:00 PM

Attorney General Ellison lays out his priorities

Ellison has pledged to take on overpriced prescription drugs, predatory lending and other issues that affect Minnesotans' wallets. He also joined a lawsuit with 15 other states to challenge President Trump's declaration of a national emergency.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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February 21, 2019 11:24 AM

Gretchen Carlson's journey from Miss America to women's rights activist

The former Fox News anchor has been on a mission to help other women ever since she successfully sued her network's CEO for harassment.

by Stephanie Curtis and Angela Davis

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February 21, 2019 12:00 AM

State's top economic development official wants to jump start tech and entrepreneurship in Minnesota

Commissioner Steve Grove wants to make Minnesota's business community less risk averse.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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February 20, 2019 2:00 PM

Angry on the road? You're not alone

Lots of drivers flip people off, lean on the horn, tailgate and stew in their car long after an encounter. But what happens when that anger crosses into danger territory? We explore where that aggression comes from and how to stay safe among road ragers.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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