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Overcoming barriers to improving the mental health of Minnesota farmers

Overcoming barriers to improving the mental health of Minnesota farmers

Monica Kramer McConkey grew up on a farm and is one of two mental health professionals hired through the state to provide free mental health support for farmers. Monica owns Eyes on the Horizon, an agriculture mental health consulting business and she talks with host Cathy Wurzer about the work.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Medical debt ruined her credit. 'It's like you're being punished for being sick'

Medical debt ruined her credit. 'It's like you're being punished for being sick'

New policies to keep medical bills from sinking credit ratings sound good but will likely fall short for many hit hardest by debt — especially Black Americans in the South, such as Penelope Wingard.
by Aneri Pattani

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Pandemic bonus notices include personal note from Walz

Pandemic bonus notices include personal note from Walz

Gov. Tim Walz’s name and a personal message from him appear on notices sent to more than one million people in line for front-line pandemic worker bonuses, which will arrive just ahead of the election.
by Brian Bakst

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Are you worried about excessive drinking? Here's what to do

Are you worried about excessive drinking? Here's what to do

Last year, a record number of Minnesotans died from alcohol-related causes. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two longtime alcohol and addiction treatment specialists about addressing excessive alcohol use and how to reduce drinking. 
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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Fears, frustration mount as Minnesota’s long-term care staffing crisis deepens

Fears, frustration mount as Minnesota’s long-term care staffing crisis deepens

Staff counts are down 20 percent, 18 homes have closed and violation complaints around resident health and safety have doubled since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Observers warn care quality is in jeopardy with no easy fix.
by Peter Cox

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Pandemic stress may have had a lasting impact on our personalities

Pandemic stress may have had a lasting impact on our personalities

A study finds small but meaningful declines in personality traits that help us navigate social situations, trust others, think creatively, and act responsibly. Young people were especially affected.
by Maggie Mertens

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Tutoring boosts students after the pandemic 'teaching loss'

Tutoring boosts students after the pandemic 'teaching loss'

The loss of classroom instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic fell hardest on low-income families and students of color. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about how intensive tutoring could help Minnesota students catch up, build confidence and close the pandemic gap.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Addressing the damaging impact of digital media on Black adolescents

Addressing the damaging impact of digital media on Black adolescents

Dr. Brendesha Tynes is a Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Southern California who studies the toll digital media takes on young people of color. She spokewith MPR News reporter Catharine Richert about the online lives of Black adolescents and the less-talked about ways it relates to mental health.
by Ngoc Bui and Catharine Richert

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