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Getting to Green: Minnesota’s energy future

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Poor Air Quality: What causes it and how to protect your health

Poor Air Quality: What causes it and how to protect your health

Last week, smoke from Canadian wildfires led to the worst Minnesota air quality index since records began in 2000. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Monday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about what we can do to stay healthy when skies are smoky.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Wildlife and wildfire smoke: When to step in and when to leave nature alone

Wildlife and wildfire smoke: When to step in and when to leave nature alone

Tami Vogel, the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota’s executive director, joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to clear up the confusion.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Minnesota cities maintain plans to remove ‘forever chemicals’ from drinking water

Minnesota cities maintain plans to remove ‘forever chemicals’ from drinking water

The extended deadline for cities to lower levels of “forever chemicals” in drinking water could give municipalities struggling to pay for expensive treatment systems more time to seek financial help from the state or federal government.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Native-led nonprofit receives grant for youth horse program

Native-led nonprofit receives grant for youth horse program

Dakota Wicohan, located in Morton near the Lower Sioux Indian Community, was recently named a recipient of the Minnesota Community IDEAS Grant. Funding will help to expand programming opportunities for their program that empowers youth to work with horses while learning traditional teachings. 
by Chandra Colvin

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Trump food aid cuts eliminate key income source from some smaller Minnesota farms

Trump food aid cuts eliminate key income source from some smaller Minnesota farms

The Trump administration slashed funding for a program that helps feed school children and the food insecure this spring, and it’s affecting not only those in need but also those who grow that food, leaving some farmers without a critical source of income.
by Hannah Yang

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Make a game plan for your summer garden

Make a game plan for your summer garden

It’s getting warmer and your garden needs a game plan. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about fruits, vegetables, flowers — and tips to help your garden thrive all summer long.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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