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January 7, 2021 6:18 PM

How are you processing the violence in D.C. that unfolded Wednesday?

Violence and chaos erupted at the U.S. Capitol Wednesday afternoon, as a pro-Trump mob stormed the building. How are you talking to your family and friends about what you’re seeing and hearing? How are you processing it all?

by Angela Davis, Katie Moritz and Karen Zamora

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January 6, 2021 12:05 PM

Songs that keep us going during hard times

Last year was at times a terrible, difficult, sad and challenging one. But through some of the most trying of days, many of us turned to a familiar source of comfort: music.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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January 5, 2021 3:31 PM

What's next to stop COVID-19 spread in Minnesota?

Host Angela Davis was joined by state infectious disease director Kris Ehresmann to talk about the state’s next steps to combat the pandemic. The state continues to roll out the vaccine. Meanwhile, Gov. Tim Walz’s current restrictions on bars, restaurants and entertainment venues are set to expire on Jan. 10.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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January 4, 2021 2:20 PM

The bias problem with artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence is a booming industry that is creeping into more aspects of our daily lives. But can computers discriminate? As advanced technology tries to make our lives easier, it can also cause a lot of harm.

by Chris Farrell and Karen Zamora

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January 1, 2021 1:00 PM

Tell me something good: Joyful news in a really bad year

Most people will probably agree that it's been a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year. MPR News host Angela Davis recently walked around the Minnesota state fairgrounds, Rosedale Mall and Mall of America and asked people to tell her something good. Take a listen to hear what is bringing people joy.

by Angela Davis and Myah Christenson

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December 29, 2020 1:14 PM

MPR News reporters reflect on covering a pandemic

The pandemic presented a range of challenges for journalists in 2020. Guest host and reporter Brandt Williams talks with several fellow MPR News reporters who reported on various aspects of the pandemic and take your suggestions for what stories we should cover in the new year.

by Brandt Williams and Katie Moritz

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December 28, 2020 3:21 PM

What are you doing with your money in 2021?

MPR News guest host Chris Farrell is joined by two personal finance experts to talk about what 2020 has taught us about money, and what we can do differently in 2021.

by Chris Farrell and Katie Moritz

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December 28, 2020 4:00 AM

Your very good news in a really bad year

Most people will probably agree that it's been a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad year. But this is not a story about all the ills of the year. This is a story about the good that came out of 2020: love, births, new relationships, milestones and so much more.

by Nancy Yang

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December 24, 2020 6:34 AM

Practical advice we turned to to get us through the pandemic in 2020

Navigating life in 2020 hasn’t been easy, and as we prepare to welcome the new year, the pandemic will continue to force us to adapt and find solutions to the disruption.

by Angela Davis

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December 22, 2020 5:55 PM

How Minnesota arts community adapted during pandemic

When the pandemic closed live theater and music this year, many artists got creative. Guest host Euan Kerr spoke with listeners and local artists about the struggle and highlights of 2020.

by Euan Kerr and Maja Beckstrom

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