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Talking performing arts with leaders of the Guthrie and the Ordway

Talking performing arts with leaders of the Guthrie and the Ordway

After COVID-19 shuttered live performances and left theater seats empty for nearly two years, live theater returned in the Twin Cities in late 2021 and early 2022. But performing arts companies continue to face challenges. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two leaders in Minnesota theater.
by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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From the archives: The science — and joy — of sweat

From the archives: The science — and joy — of sweat

Are you ready to sweat? This conversation from July 2021 will get you in the mood. It will also whet your appetite for this Friday’s Big Books and Bold Ideas show, a “Take it to the Lake” special, where three booksellers recommend the best books for summer reading.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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'It means everything': Somali community creates word for autism

'It means everything': Somali community creates word for autism

The Somali language has a new word to describe autism thanks to the efforts of a group of Minnesota medical professionals, people with autism, and parents. One of those parents is Anisa Hagi-Mohamed, an artist and advocate from St. Cloud who has two children with autism. She joined host Tom Crann to talk about how this came about and why it's needed.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Solar power is on a roll in Minnesota

Solar power is on a roll in Minnesota

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two solar developers about how solar energy is growing in Minnesota and challenges facing the industry.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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St. Louis Park water main breaks for the second time

St. Louis Park water main breaks for the second time

Many residents of suburban St. Louis Park are reeling after a second water main break this weekend flooded basements with tens of thousands of gallons of water. Dimi Lalos is a homeowner who is losing patience after his finished basement was flooded a second time.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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Minnesota's David Stalter wins Red Bull Dance Your Style National Finals

Minnesota's David Stalter wins Red Bull Dance Your Style National Finals

A Minneapolis dancer is a national champion. David Stalter – nicknamed “The Crown” – won the “Red Bull Dance Your Style” street dance competition in New Orleans last month.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gretchen Brown

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Keith Lattimore on homelessness in the Twin Cities

June marked the end of Minnesota’s eviction moratorium, which means more people may have to live outside without a place to stay. Keith Lattimore is the director of the Ramsey County Housing Stability department. He joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk about how people experiencing homelessness can keep themselves safe.
by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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New study could create a breakthrough in diagnosing Alzheimer's disease

A recent study from doctors at Mayo Clinic is the beginning of a major breakthrough in how to diagnose Alzheimer’s. Dr. Minerva Carrasquillo is the principle investigator behind the study. She joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more.
by Cathy Wurzer and Melissa Townsend

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