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Conversations about life in Minnesota and how the state is changing, weekdays from MPR News. Programming note: Our colleague Angela Davis is taking a leave of absence after a recent breast cancer diagnosis. Thank you to all who have checked in and shared kind words.
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Why public schools are struggling financially and what Minnesota voters will decide (opens the original)
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Minnesota voters will find a question about public school funding on their ballots this fall. A proposed constitutional amendment would increase the amount distributed each year from the state’s Permanent School Fund — a $2.4 billion investment fund built with revenue generated by state-owned school trust lands. Supporters say it would provide additional money without raising taxes, but critics say that the increase would only cover a fraction of the broader financial pressures facing school dis
Community land trusts: A different way to own land and build community power (opens the original)
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Community land trusts make it possible for land to be owned collectively while individuals own the homes and businesses on it. The model grew out of the civil rights movement, when Black farmers in the rural South used collective ownership to build economic independence despite barriers to credit and land access. Today, community land trusts help preserve affordable housing and commercial spaces while giving communities more control over their future. The Rondo Community Land Trust in St. Paul i
How to build confidence and overcome self-doubt (opens the original)
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Confidence can be hard to find when you're facing a new challenge, recovering from a mistake or simply hearing that critical voice in your head. But confidence isn't a personality trait. It's a skill that can be developed. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guest talk about how to quiet your inner critic, learn from mistakes, recognize your wins and take action — even when you don't feel ready. Guest: Cindra Kamphoff is a professor of sport and performance psychology at Minnesota State Universit
The Mississippi River: A history of conflict, connection and change (opens the original)
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The Mississippi River has provided water, food, transportation and a place of connection for generations of Minnesotans. But its history is also marked by displacement, environmental damage and decisions that have often prioritized industry and commerce over communities and the health of the river. A new documentary, “ We Are the River: How the Mississippi Shaped Minnesota ,” explores the complicated history of the river and the people who have lived alongside it. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Tuesday,
What’s behind the financial strain Americans are feeling? (opens the original)
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Many Americans are finding it harder to stretch their budgets — and wondering when they’ll feel some financial relief. Inflation, higher gas prices and difficulty keeping up with bills and other payments — like buy now, pay later loans — are straining household budgets, while tariffs and changing trade relationships, including with Canada, raise concerns about additional costs. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about why so many people feel financially squeezed, what’s driving these
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