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August 18, 2022 1:19 PM

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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August 18, 2022 5:10 AM

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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August 12, 2022 4:35 PM

Bill would give Afghan evacuees in Minnesota a path to citizenship

One year after the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Afghan community in Minnesota has faced uncertainty around their ability to stay in the United States long term.

by Nina Moini and Megan Burks

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August 11, 2022 4:45 PM

More than a quarter of U.S. electricity came from renewables in April

The proportion of U.S. electricity from renewables has more than tripled from 2001.

by Paul Huttner

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August 11, 2022 4:08 PM

FEMA announces emergency aid for 23 counties damaged in May storm

The Memorial Day storm brought heavy winds, hail and at least five tornado touchdowns, including one in Douglas County. The county’s emergency management director joined All Things Considered to give a status update on cleanup efforts and discuss how the aid will help.

by Nina Moini, Ngoc Bui and Megan Burks

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August 11, 2022 11:00 AM

Rapidan community campaigns to preserve aging dam

Blue Earth County is deciding what to do with the huge Rapidan Dam. Over a century old, it suffered damage during recent flooding. If the county board votes to take it down it will be the largest-ever dam removal project in state history. However some local residents say the huge structure is vital to attract visitors, and to the town’s identity.

by Hannah Yang

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August 10, 2022 5:24 PM

'Even bad barbecue is delicious': Why not take a chance on smoking meat?

Revival Chef Thomas Boemer offers tips to smoke meat at home.

by Nina Moini and Megan Burks

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August 10, 2022 2:55 PM

For some soccer fans, loyalty to home team remains unchanged

It’s not unusual for Mexican fans, even if they’ve lived in the U.S. for years, to remain loyal to their home teams — whether that’s Club America, Chivas or Cruz Azul.

by Vicki Adame