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Minnesota sees historic levels of hunger ahead of holiday season
Food shelves across the state say they expect to serve more people than ever before this year due to a combination of inflation and pandemic-era safety nets drying up.
Smith Foundry faces scrutiny after inspection finds violations, activists pressure state to step in
An iron foundry in south Minneapolis is facing scrutiny after a federal inspection in May found violations of both federal and state pollution regulations. Now, local activists and neighbors are pressuring state and federal regulators to step in.
Reflections on Rosalynn Carter's legacy of supporting caregivers
Mrs. Carter was advocate for caregivers. As a teenager she herself took on a caregiving role as the eldest of four siblings after her father died. Shortly after leaving office, she established the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving.
Findings from a U.S. report on the impacts of climate change are grim. A scientist's take on Minnesota's climate future
Damage to buildings, ruined crops, medical bills: Climate change is costing people money. These are some of the findings in a new report by the U.S. government, which looks at the impacts of climate change, as well as what people are doing to slow it down and adapt to it.
Power Pairs: Former Minnesota Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm and polar explorer Ann Bancroft
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her next Power Pair about how their long friendship supported them through expeditions, personal loss, COVID-19 and following their dreams.
Agency combats poverty one energy audit at a time
With winter fast approaching, a nonprofit called MAHUBE-OTWA is working to winterize homes throughout northwest and central Minnesota. The organization was formed in the mid-1960s as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson's “War on Poverty” and is still meeting the challenge.
Tour the galaxy with the 'Bad Astronomer'
In his new book, Philip Plait — aka the Bad Astronomer — takes space fans on a vivid tour of the cosmos, with stops on planets, moons, stars and even black holes. (Spoiler: That last one doesn’t end well.)