Minnesota Now: Jan. 29, 2024

Minnesota Now podcast art

One of the largest food banks in the country aims to cut Minnesota’s hunger crisis in half. MPR News reports how they hope to do it.

MPR News has a new health series with Dr. Jon Hallberg. This month’s episode talks about the value of finding a medical home.

Children across Minnesota are taking to a story booth to talk about what it’s like to be a kid these days.

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe’s chief executive is not seeking another term in office. MPR News has her insights on her last six terms.

Create a More Connected Minnesota

MPR News is your trusted resource for the news you need. With your support, MPR News brings accessible, courageous journalism and authentic conversation to everyone - free of paywalls and barriers. Your gift makes a difference.

Plus, hear what Minneapolis chef Jorge Guzman is eating for lunch — and the latest on his new restaurant.

Correction (Jan. 30, 2024) A previous version of this story had the incorrect number of terms for Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe’s chief executive. The above version is correct.

Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation. 

Subscribe to the Minnesota Now podcast on Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify or wherever you get your podcasts.