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The famed Shakespearean actress who moved to Blue Earth, Minnesota

The famed Shakespearean actress who moved to Blue Earth, Minnesota

In honor of the 459th anniversary of the birth of William Shakespeare, we have a little history nugget for you. There are surprising historical connections to be gleaned from small-town graveyards. We talked about the link between one of the great Shakespearean actresses of the London stage in the early 1800s and the town of Blue Earth in southern Minnesota.
by Cathy Wurzer and Emily Bright

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Minneapolis nonprofit works to deconstruct — rather than demolish — old buildings

Minneapolis nonprofit works to deconstruct — rather than demolish — old buildings

In much of the state, the snow has melted, the ground has thawed and you know what that means. It’s the beginning of construction season! That also means demolishing old buildings to make way for those new construction. But back in 2020, Hennepin County became one of the first counties in the nation to offer ‘green grants’ for deconstruction, an alternative to demolishing a building. Here’s how it works.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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One mile at a time, outdoor enthusiasts create new Driftless Area hiking trail

One mile at a time, outdoor enthusiasts create new Driftless Area hiking trail

Marty Walsh grew up in Chicago, but his love for backpacking and his adopted home of southeast Minnesota has inspired him to create a 100-mile hiking trail that celebrates the topsy-turvy topography of the state's often overlooked Driftless Area.
by Catharine Richert

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As lawmakers prepare to debate marijuana legalization, a Minnesota psychiatrist weighs in

As lawmakers prepare to debate marijuana legalization, a Minnesota psychiatrist weighs in

The proposal has some medical providers talking about what legalized cannabis use might mean for the health, particularly the mental health, of Minnesotans. Dr. Sheila Specker, a psychiatrist and director of the Addiction Medicine Fellowship at the University of Minnesota, joined MPR News Host Cathy Wurzer to talk about some doctors’ concerns and recommendations.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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Off-farm landowners share their families' stories of transition

Off-farm landowners share their families' stories of transition

Approximately half of Minnesota’s land area is used for agriculture. A large chunk of the state’s farmland — about 35 percent — is rented from owners who do not farm. We talked farmland transitions and the roles of heirs and renters in Minnesota farm country.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Minneapolis Poet Sun Yung Shin on portals, 'Tygers' and the magic of collaboration

Minneapolis Poet Sun Yung Shin on portals, 'Tygers' and the magic of collaboration

Throughout National Poetry Month, we have been talking with poets around the state about their inspirations, past and present. Sun Yung Shin lives in Minneapolis and is nominated for the Minnesota Book Award in two categories – poetry and children’s literature. We talked with Shin about collaboration and the creative process behind her books.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown and Alanna Elder

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Demand for culturally-aware mental health providers rises in a more diverse Minnesota

Demand for culturally-aware mental health providers rises in a more diverse Minnesota

Finding proper mental health care can be difficult for many people — especially as the state grapples with a shortage of mental health providers. But as the state becomes more racially and ethnically diverse, finding therapists with cultural awareness is an added challenge for many people of color.
by Sarah Thamer

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