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July 30, 2021 4:36 PM

Why we need trees in Minnesota cities

We’re all looking for shade during this heat wave. Host Angela Davis talks about urban trees and why not all neighborhoods are equal when it comes to a leafy tree canopy.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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July 29, 2021 12:30 PM

Why we’re watching the Olympics

The number of Americans watching the Olympic games in Tokyo is upwards of 16.5 million. And while the odds of any of us ever reaching Olympic levels of achievement are low, our interest in other people getting there is endless. Why? What’s the appeal of the Olympics?

by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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July 28, 2021 4:16 PM

Set boundaries and find peace

Host Angela Davis talks to therapist and New York Times best-selling author Nedra Glover Tawwab about her newest book “Set Boundaries, Find Peace.”

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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July 26, 2021 3:25 PM

St. Cloud’s police chief on building community trust and the future of policing

St. Cloud Police Chief Wm. Blair Anderson is one of only four Black police chiefs in the state of Minnesota. Host Angela Davis spoke with Anderson about his work in St. Cloud, building community trust and what comes next for policing.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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July 23, 2021 5:17 PM

How creating and supporting small businesses can shrink the wealth gap

Guest host Chris Farrell talked to an economist, a financial expert and a business owner about wealth creation through small business — either starting or supporting one.

by Chris Farrell and Maja Beckstrom

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July 22, 2021 3:45 PM

How loneliness affects our health — and what we can do

One in three Americans reported “serious loneliness” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Isolation was the main factor, but other things played a part, including aging and the loss or partial loss of our sensory perceptions. Guest host Chris Farrell explored the causes of loneliness, particularly in older people, and what we can do about it.

by Chris Farrell and Samantha Matsumoto

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July 21, 2021 5:46 PM

COVID-19, academic slide and summer learning

The pandemic derailed nearly everything, including school. From college kids to kindergarteners, last year's effort at remote learning left many students struggling to stay focused and engaged. MPR News guest host Nina Moini speaks with educators about the COVID learning crisis and how families and officials are using these summer months to catch up.

by Nina Moini and Maja Beckstrom

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July 20, 2021 3:05 PM

How millennials fared financially and at work during the pandemic

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, millennials had been dubbed the “unluckiest generation” by some economists. The pandemic may have set them back even further. Guest host Nina Moini talked with two economists and the vice president of a young professionals network about millennials in the workplace.

by Nina Moini and Samantha Matsumoto

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July 19, 2021 5:21 PM

Coping with the current spike in consumer prices

If you looked into buying a car recently, or ordered a piece of furniture that isn’t in stock, you might be exploring public transportation or wondering if that air mattress can get you through to Christmas. Guest host Chris Farrell talks with a financial adviser and an economy expert about navigating the current consumer economy and getting the most out of your money.

by Chris Farrell and Susan Davis

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July 16, 2021 1:30 PM

Hotdish, bánh mì and the foods that connect us to family and culture

As summer tomatoes ripen and farmers’ markets burst with produce, host Angela Davis talks to three writers about how food shapes and expresses our identity.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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