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Closing the gaps in mental health care
How do you respond when someone asks, “How are you doing?” MPR News host Angela Davis talk with the leaders of three agencies that address mental health needs. What’s holding people back from getting the help they need?
Despite ceasefire, some Iranians in Minnesota uncertain about future
More than two weeks after Israeli missile strikes on Iran triggered a deadly war, a ceasefire between the two countries seems to hold.  For some Iranians in Minnesota, the news brings cautious relief — but also deep concern for loved ones back home and uncertainty about what comes next.
More than a story: Minnesota researcher explores the power of fairy tales on children
Fairy tales are more than magical stories. They’re portals that help children and adults better understand their world. MPR News spoke with a Minnesotan who’s a renowned researcher on the subject of fairy tales and how they help young children navigate their lives.
Minneapolis renovation uncovers century-old Gold Medal Flour advertisement
A Minneapolis couple discovered a giant advertisement for Gold Medal Flour on the side of their house during a home renovation project. Now, the owners are balancing preserving the historical gem with practical maintenance concerns.
Cuts to unique disability waiver program leave questions for disabled Minnesotans
The state Legislature voted to cut funding for nursing homes and the state’s disability waivers system to help balance the budget. Lawmakers say the cuts will “slow the growth” of Minnesota’s disability waiver program.
Marijuana business owner says customers stocked up ahead of cannabis tax increase
July 1 marks the first day of a raised tax on retail marijuana sales. Tax on recreational marijuana products is now 15 percent plus sales tax, making it one of the highest cannabis taxes in the country.