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Future of Us: Forced to downsize their funerals, Hmong families returned to their roots

Future of Us: Forced to downsize their funerals, Hmong families returned to their roots

COVID-19 hit Hmong Minnesotans especially hard. Of COVID-related deaths among Asian Minnesotans in 2020, nearly half were Hmong. The loss came in the midst of pandemic restrictions that forced many families to downsize their normally large and lavish funerals. As they did so, Hmong healer Xifu Yaj Ceeb Vaj says some found an opportunity to reground themselves in their culture's spiritual traditions.
by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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Coping with a future of smoky skies and poor air quality

Coping with a future of smoky skies and poor air quality

Minnesota has experienced its worst air quality on record this year. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about what creates polluted air, why we may see more with climate change and how to cope with it.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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An old drug offers a new way to stop STIs

An old drug offers a new way to stop STIs

Taken after sex, the antibiotic doxycycline can ward off some sexually transmitted illnesses. Doctors are already prescribing it and the CDC is expected to share guidance soon for how best to use it.
by Will Stone

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Here's who controls the $50 billion opioid settlement funds in each state

Here's who controls the $50 billion opioid settlement funds in each state

As money is funneled to states, opioid councils wield significant power in determining how it gets spent. They face concerns about conflicts of interest and lack of representation by affected groups.
by Aneri Pattani

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Here's how 10 minutes of mindfulness can help make or break a family vacation

Here's how 10 minutes of mindfulness can help make or break a family vacation

Research shows it's possible to generative positive emotions and memories, even amid strife and anxiety. If you're planning a family vacation, a simple meditation exercise can help you keep your cool.
by Allison Aubrey

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