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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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January 25, 2021 12:38 PM

Is it time for a career change?

Host Angela Davis was joined by a job search expert to talk about how to change careers during the pandemic. She also talked with tax experts about what to know about filing this year.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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January 22, 2021 4:58 PM

How journaling helps us process the pandemic

Journaling is a personal form of self-expression, but it can also be an insight into an unprecedented time.

by Angela Davis and Arfie Ghedi

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January 21, 2021 2:20 PM

Can a Biden-Harris administration deliver unity?

A new administration takes charge amid economic troubles, a deadly virus and deep divisions. Host Angela Davis talked with two community leaders and listeners about the inauguration and what comes next.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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January 19, 2021 6:06 PM

How have museums made it through the pandemic?

On Jan. 11, the state's museums were allowed to reopen once more — at 25 percent capacity. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell spoke with three museum directors about the year they’ve had and what visitors can expect as they gradually re-open their doors.

by Chris Farrell and Katie Moritz

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January 18, 2021 10:54 PM

Renewed conversations about racial justice

As we remember the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we revisit some of the conversations about racial justice that are happening today.

by Angela Davis

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January 15, 2021 11:38 AM

Tell me something good: Hope for the new year

This winter, MPR News with Angela Davis looked for an opportunity to bring you some good news from a bad year. Times are tough, but with the presence of a new year comes hope. Use the audio player and take a listen to hear what is bringing people hope.

by Angela Davis and Myah Christenson

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January 14, 2021 2:00 PM

High school winter sports resume play

MPR News guest host and reporter Dan Kraker talked to high school coaches and a sports doctor about what it’s like playing hockey, basketball and other winter sports during a pandemic.

by Dan Kraker and Maja Beckstrom

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January 12, 2021 12:52 PM

Angela Davis interviews civil rights leader and scholar Angela Davis

MPR News host Angela Davis interviews the woman who shares her name. Angela Davis, the civil rights leader, feminist, scholar and advocate of prison abolition talks about the turmoil in Washington, D.C., and why she still has hope America will see a more equitable society.

by Angela Davis

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January 11, 2021 12:10 PM

Minnesota's businesses reopen, again

On Monday, food, drink and entertainment venues were allowed to reopen with restrictions — again. How are business owners and employees feeling about the shifting of the rules? Plus, we look at the latest economic news with MPR News senior economic contributor Chris Farrell.

by Angela Davis, Karen Zamora and Arfie Ghedi