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Could psychedelics be the future of mental health?

Could psychedelics be the future of mental health?

A resurgence in clinical trials and a new Netflix series are stoking interest in using psychedelics to treat mental health disorders. All Things Considered host Tom Crann talked to a researcher at the U of M about her work.
by Tom Crann, Ngoc Bui and Sam Stroozas

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Despite what it seems, the COVID pandemic isn't over yet

Despite what it seems, the COVID pandemic isn't over yet

The COVID-19 pandemic is still here. Mayo Clinic's Greg Poland talked with Cathy Wurzer about the different subvariants, masking and how to best avoid COVID. Check out our website for the latest COVID coverage in the state.
by Cathy Wurzer, Ellen Finn, Melissa Townsend and Sam Stroozas

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Are you avoiding the news? Why news fatigue and avoiding the news matters

Are you avoiding the news? Why news fatigue and avoiding the news matters

Does the news leave you feeling overwhelmed and depressed? You’re not alone. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a journalist and a researcher about why more people are avoiding the news, why it matters and what to do about it.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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For one 'non-outdoorsy' Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe member, a solo backpacking trip on the North Shore is surprising, scary and spiritual

For one 'non-outdoorsy' Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe member, a solo backpacking trip on the North Shore is surprising, scary and spiritual

Leah Lemm is a citizen of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe and spent most of her life in cities - first the Twin Cities suburbs and then college in Boston.  But recently she’s been venturing outside more.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Many were denied Minnesota 'hero pay,' advocate says there were barriers

Many were denied Minnesota 'hero pay,' advocate says there were barriers

More than 214,000 applications Minnesota’s “hero pay” were denied. That’s 18 percent of all who applied. While some were issues of duplicates, identity verification or income limits, Matt Riley says the process still had barriers for some communities.
by Tom Crann, Ngoc Bui and Sam Stroozas

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What our teeth say about class, beauty standards and health care in the U.S.

What our teeth say about class, beauty standards and health care in the U.S.

Who can and cannot access oral health care in our country and why are Americans so obsessed with perfect pearly whites? MPR News host Angela Davis talks to a journalist and two dentists who focus on oral public health and access to dental care.
by Angela Davis, Matthew Alvarez and Samantha Matsumoto

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Minnesota Now for August 17, 2022

Minnesota Now for August 17, 2022

Schools are trying to fill staff shortages; a new interactive theatre performance explores the kind of losses we don't often acknowledge; Paul Huttner has weather news; plans are — again — shaping up for an historic golf course important to many in the Twin Cities’ Black community; and John O'Sullivan talks about his quick video tours of Twin Cities hot spots on TikTok. Maybe he'll show you something new!
by Cathy Wurzer

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Looking for 1-minute TikTok tours of Twin Cities hot spots? You're in luck

Looking for 1-minute TikTok tours of Twin Cities hot spots? You're in luck

John O’Sullivan leads one minute video tours on TikTok to a growing number of followers. He talks with Cathy Wurzer about his “bite sized” daily video tours of Minnesota and the Midwest. You can learn more at depotadventures.com or follow him on TikTok at “oneminutetours.”
by Gretchen Brown and Cathy Wurzer

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Pull Huttner on statewide weather and the rare geomagnetic storm

Pull Huttner on statewide weather and the rare geomagnetic storm

MPR’s Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner speaks with Cathy Wurzer about the extended forecast, plus drought in the south, flooding in the north, crop conditions, a new, rare geomagnetic storm hitting the state and the 30th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew.
by Cathy Wurzer and Paul Huttner

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Many Minnesota schools grapple with staff shortages

Many Minnesota schools grapple with staff shortages

The school year is just around the corner, but school districts across the state are still trying to fill open jobs. John Magas, superintendent of Duluth Public Schools, talks with Cathy Wurzer about how they are working to staff up the district’s schools.
by Ellen Finn, Cathy Wurzer and Sam Stroozas

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