Shows

The Aging Mind
On Minnesota Now this week, we’re airing Call to Mind, the MPR News initiative fostering new conversations about mental health. Studies show that 1 in 4 older adults live with a mental illness such as depression, anxiety and substance use disorders.
Tag, bait, scoop: Researchers explore new ways to rid Minnesota lakes of pesky common carp
The four-year project is aimed at developing tools and technology to remove large numbers of the invasive fish, and gauge whether it can restore habitat and help native species bounce back.
St. Paul resident says outdated zoning rules are holding cities back
Luke Hanson is a St. Paul resident who dug into his city’s zoning history after noticing what he saw as a lack of small neighborhood businesses in some areas. It led him to write a three-part series outlining why it may be time for St. Paul and other places with similar laws to change course.
Beyond the Mirror: The Challenge of Eating Disorders
On Minnesota Now this week, we’re airing Call to Mind, the MPR News initiative fostering new conversations about mental health. An estimated 29 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder in their lifetime. These mental illnesses can be profoundly disruptive to a person’s life and psychological wellbeing.