Census data sheds new light on poverty The most recent data from the American Community Survey shows 7 cities in Minnesota with poverty rates exceeding 20 percent. Midmorning looks at the growth, and the changing face, of poverty in Minnesota and across the nation.9:06 a.m.
Guests
Deborah Schlick: Executive director with the Affirmative Options Coalition.
Brian Rusche: Executive director of the Joint Religious Legislative Commission.
Elizabeth Kneebone: Senior researcher in the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution.
Stretching your dollar during the holidays From online coupon codes to daily deal coupons, group-buying and social networking sites are providing new tools for thrifty consumers. Professional deal-spotter John Ewoldt has tips for spotting and using these tools.10:06 a.m.
Guests
John Ewoldt: The Dollars & Sense columnist for the Star Tribune, where you'll find his "Deal Spotter" blog.
You can follow Kerri Miller on Twitter at @KerriMPR
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