MPR News Host Diagnosed With Stage 1 Breast Cancer

ST. PAUL, MN — Angela Davis, longtime host of MPR News with Angela Davis, has been diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer, Minnesota Public Radio announced Monday.

Davis, a respected voice in Minnesota journalism and one of MPR’s most recognizable hosts, will take a leave of absence to focus on her health.

“Angela is deeply grateful for the support of her colleagues and listeners, and she asks for privacy during this time,” the station said in a statement. “We look forward to welcoming her back when she is ready.”

MPR’s note also recognized the timing of the announcement during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, saying Davis’s openness “will resonate with many” and serves as a reminder of the importance of early detection, support, and care for those facing the disease.

Davis joined MPR News in 2018 and has hosted hundreds of interviews covering Minnesota life, politics, and culture. Before joining public radio, she worked as a television journalist for KSTP-TV and WCCO-TV in the Twin Cities.

Listeners and colleagues across Minnesota have already shared messages of encouragement and appreciation for Davis’s years of storytelling and thoughtful conversation.