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July 31, 2020 12:45 PM

What's next for Minnesota schools?

Many Minnesota school districts have yet to make a decision about how students will go back to school in a COVID-19 world. MPR News host Angela Davis continues a three-hour special unpacking the state’s guidelines.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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July 29, 2020 4:15 PM

Ask a dermatologist: ‘Maskne’ and other skin questions

Many of us have been wearing masks since early April. But wearing fabric over your mouth and nose can trap bacteria and cause breakouts. The term dermatologists use to describe this is ”maskne.” Two dermatologists join the program to talk about mask acne and answer other skin care questions.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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July 28, 2020 11:20 AM

Examining how Minnesota police officers are trained

One of Minnesota’s largest police training programs is taking a good, hard look at what it teaches future law enforcement officers. MPR News host Angela Davis talked with the program leader on why they’re engaging the broader community on what needs to change.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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July 27, 2020 1:25 PM

Racial inclusion in the workplace: What's working, what's not?

Employees of color are speaking out — again — about discrimination in the workplace. Problems persist, despite investments in diversity training and inclusion efforts at organizations large and small.

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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July 24, 2020 3:40 PM

Tips for navigating pandemic boundaries with kids

As some families anticipate sending kids back to school, how should we teach children about the importance of masks and social distancing? How did summer camps handle it this year?

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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July 23, 2020 2:05 PM

Minnesota's mask mandate: Your questions answered

What questions do you have about the mask mandate? Have you been wearing a mask indoors already? What are you seeing in your community when it comes to wearing masks? Our experts answered your questions.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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July 22, 2020 4:25 PM

Long-term ICU effects and overcoming family disputes on social distancing

MPR News host Angela Davis explored two topics related to the COVID-19 pandemic: the long-term mental health effects on patients in ICU and how to settle family disputes over social distancing.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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July 21, 2020 1:30 PM

Bored with your house? Some budget-friendly ways to spruce it up

Improving your living space can help make staying home more bearable. So how do you do it on a limited budget?

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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July 20, 2020 1:10 PM

A closer look at homelessness in the Twin Cities, and what's driving it

While government agencies and nonprofits try to connect the people living in these tent communities with services, some neighbors are complaining about a surge in crime. What short-term and long-term solutions are being discussed to ensure more people have access to shelter?

by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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July 17, 2020 5:47 PM

What we didn't learn in history class

While this isn’t a new conversation, more Minnesota educators are starting to rethink how to teach a more complete history of the United States that includes experiences from Black and Indigenous people and other communities of color.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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