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Pollinators need your help in the winter too

Pollinators need your help in the winter too

Minnesotans are growing more pollinator gardens, with native plants chosen because their flowers attract bees and butterflies to the yard. But to really help pollinating insects, those gardens need thought and care all year long, including during fall cleanup.
by Dan Gunderson

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Refugee arrivals to Minnesota could quadruple this year

Refugee arrivals to Minnesota could quadruple this year

The expected increase would bring the number arrivals closer to historic norms. The refugee program and resettlement agencies are in a period of rebuilding, after the Trump administration cut the nation’s refugee cap to historic lows.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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Native adoption law at center of Supreme Court case used 'every day' in Minnesota

Native adoption law at center of Supreme Court case used 'every day' in Minnesota

The Supreme Court will hear a case on the Indian Child Welfare Act this session. We asked an attorney who runs a law clinic for Native families to help us understand the law and what’s at stake.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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The climate change superstars few have heard about

The climate change superstars few have heard about

There are about 6 million acres of peatlands in Minnesota -- nearly 10% of our state. And it turns out, peat bogs have climate change fighting superpowers.
by Paul Huttner and Ngoc Bui

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White House correspondent April Ryan on her new book 'Black Women Will Save The World'

White House correspondent April Ryan on her new book 'Black Women Will Save The World'

April Ryan is the longest-serving Black female White House correspondent, with a 25-year tenure. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Ryan about her new book, "Black Women Will Save The World: An Anthem."
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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The Twins, the Wild and the Loons: Sports news for Oct. 6

The Twins, the Wild and the Loons: Sports news for Oct. 6

The Twins limp into the end of the season while the pucks are about to drop in the NHL plus the Minnesota Loons wrap up their play. All the sports news you need to know for Thursday, Oct. 6. Wally Langfellow and Eric nelson of 10,000 Takes Sports Talk Program dish it with Cathy Wurzer.
by Melissa Townsend, Gretchen Brown and Cathy Wurzer

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Overcoming barriers to improving the mental health of Minnesota farmers

Overcoming barriers to improving the mental health of Minnesota farmers

Monica Kramer McConkey grew up on a farm and is one of two mental health professionals hired through the state to provide free mental health support for farmers. Monica owns Eyes on the Horizon, an agriculture mental health consulting business and she talks with host Cathy Wurzer about the work.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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