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Coal is on the way out as a major source of electricity in Minnesota. This hour, we talk about the state's renewable sources of energy. How do wind, solar and nuclear figure in?
Call to Mind, MPR's mental health initiative, presents a conversation with singer, rapper and author Dessa and journalist Michael Pollan to discuss his latest book, "How to Change Your Mind: What the New Science of Psychedelics Teaches Us About Consciousness, Dying, Addiction, Depression, and Transcendence."
Schizophrenia touches every part of people's lives. A treatment approach that does the same can drastically improve the quality of life of someone with the condition.
Students taking the SAT exam could earn additional points for their circumstances. Three Minnesota educators explore the idea behind the new "adversity score," its potential impact on local students and the future of standardized testing.
Minnesota lawmakers reach budget deal, but will need overtime
DFL Gov. Tim Walz stood with top legislative leaders Sunday night to announce they had reached a budget deal. The announcement came after a week of negotiating in secret, and it came too late to finish everything by Monday night's adjournment deadline.
DFL Gov. Tim Walz and legislative leaders have been meeting behind closed doors for several days, but haven't yet agreed on the state's next two-year budget. Time is running out. They're required to adjourn the regular session by midnight this coming Monday, May 20.