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From the archives: When traveling, seek experiences, not sites

From the archives: When traveling, seek experiences, not sites

On this Friday’s Big Books and Bold Ideas, novelist Ann Hood talks about her new memoir, “Fly Girl.” When she first landed a job as a flight attendant, she thought she’d landed the most glamorous job ever. But she soon learned there was a dark side to getting paid to see the world. Since travel is the theme this week, enjoy this mood setter — a 2015 conversation with two travel writers who say we should prioritize adventure over location when deciding where to go.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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St. Paul Chef Brian Ingram to testify before Congress: 'We love our city ... and we no longer felt safe'

St. Paul Chef Brian Ingram to testify before Congress: 'We love our city ... and we no longer felt safe'

Chef Brian Ingram is the owner of popular St. Paul restaurants The Gnome Pub and Hope Breakfast Bar. He’ll testify Tuesday before a congressional subcommittee on how crime and gun violence has affected his business.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Julian Green on Carbon Sound

Julian Green on Carbon Sound

Today on Minnesota Now host Cathy Wurzer talks with Julian Green who has made it his mission to celebrate and explore Black musical expression across genres. He's the Content Director for Carbon Sound — a streaming service that launched almost exactly one month ago today.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Minnesota Now - July 18, 2022

Minnesota Now - July 18, 2022

Hospitals are under strain because of climate change. Folks with long COVID are feeling desperate. Rural food shelves are struggling to keep up with demand. Learn about these issues in more on today’s episode.
by Cathy Wurzer, Melissa Townsend, Gretchen Brown, Ellen Finn and Simone Cazares

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Long COVID patients turn to risky — and expensive — alternative treatments

Long COVID patients turn to risky — and expensive — alternative treatments

Long COVID is a relatively new concept in the medical world. Doctors don’t have all the answers about the disease, its symptoms, or — most importantly — its treatment yet. It’s caused a feeling of desperation that has led some to seek alternative and risky health treatments, just for a chance to feel like themselves again.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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South Minneapolis man paves the way for accessibility in the city

South Minneapolis man paves the way for accessibility in the city

If you think Minneapolis sidewalks are looking better these days, you have one man to thank. Michael Sack is a 32-year-old south Minneapolis resident, and he’s quietly becoming one of the city’s leading voices in accessibility issues and disability activism. His work is helping a lot of different people. Producer Gretchen Brown talked with Sack about his work.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gretchen Brown and Sam Stroozas

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Ashley Hall on need for food shelves in rural Minnesota

Ashley Hall on need for food shelves in rural Minnesota

The pandemic continues, inflation is high and folks are struggling. That’s causing major demand at area food shelves — especially in rural areas.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Dr. Anupam Kharbanda on the increase in heat related illnesses due to climate change.

Dr. Anupam Kharbanda on the increase in heat related illnesses due to climate change.

It is a hot day all across Minnesota with temperatures reaching nearly 100 degrees in some parts of the state. As climate change continues to worsen, many hospitals are seeing an increase in patients struggling with heat-related illness. And a recent report by the Washington Post found that some institutions are reaching their breaking point.
by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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How to stretch your money when things cost more

How to stretch your money when things cost more

Food, gas and rent costs are rising. But if the government fights inflation by raising interest rates it could lead to more unemployment. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with three money experts about how to make sense of the economy and stretch your dollars so you’re ready for what may come next.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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New number for mental health crises officially launches

New number for mental health crises officially launches

Anyone in a mental health crisis can now call or text 988 for immediate support. The simpler number and new online chat are intended to make accessing mental health resources easier. Tami Lueck, Adult Services Manager at Crow Wing County Services, spoke with MPR Host Tom Crann about the rollout and how it will impact our state.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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