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25 years after Boundary Waters blowdown, a changed forest and vivid memories

25 years after Boundary Waters blowdown, a changed forest and vivid memories

July 4 is the 25th anniversary of the Boundary Waters blowdown, when winds up to 100 miles per hour tore through the canoe wilderness. A quarter century later, the forest is changed and memories of the event remain fresh.
by Dan Kraker

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The value of vacation in 2024

The value of vacation in 2024

Are you burned out? MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the value of vacation. Davis’ guests helped us understand the need to unplug from work, how managers can support time off and how you can learn how to rest.
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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Morning Announcements for July 3

Morning Announcements for July 3

Here are the morning announcements for Wednesday, July 3, 2024.
by MPR News Staff

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Vandalism or art? Seniors at Episcopal Homes learn about the art of graffiti with new mural

Vandalism or art? Seniors at Episcopal Homes learn about the art of graffiti with new mural

Residents of a senior housing facility in St. Paul took an interest in the art of graffiti after classes were offered by Twin Cities graffiti artist Peyton Scott Russell. He is known for his 12-foot mural of George Floyd he created for George Floyd Square in 2020.
by Chandra Colvin

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Go with the flow: Minnesota towns see success replacing aging dams with rock rapids

Go with the flow: Minnesota towns see success replacing aging dams with rock rapids

In about 75 Minnesota locations, old dams have been removed and replaced with staircase-like rapids designed to allow the river to flow more freely and to avoid costly dam repairs — or worse, a collapse.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Disaster emergency preparedness could be harder for caregivers, here’s some tips

Disaster emergency preparedness could be harder for caregivers, here’s some tips

With flooding and storms across the state these past few weeks, emergency preparedness is top of mind for Minnesotans. But for some, they’re preparing for two. Caregivers for disabled, ill and elderly people don’t just have themselves to think about in an emergency — they also have the person they’re caring for.
by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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‘Compassion is everything’: A transgender lawyer and advocate looks back at her career

‘Compassion is everything’: A transgender lawyer and advocate looks back at her career

Ellie Krug was a civil trial lawyer for almost 30 years in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She said coming into her transgender identity and moving to Minneapolis bolstered a new career in advocacy.
by Cathy Wurzer, Chris Farrell and Ellen Finn

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Shelter closures make homelessness in greater Minnesota more precarious

Shelter closures make homelessness in greater Minnesota more precarious

People experiencing homelessness in greater Minnesota are more likely to be in what’s called “precarious shelter” and are also more likely to have higher rates of serious health issues.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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