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December 19, 2019 4:19 PM

Reporting on mental health in 2019

MPR News mental health reporter Alisa Roth spent 2019 in prisons, medical offices and in the homes of families to report on some of the most compelling mental health stories in Minnesota this year. She joined the program to talk about those stories and share what she wants to focus on in 2020.

by Alisa Roth, Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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December 19, 2019 1:00 PM

Ask a 'sotan: Why is West St. Paul south of St. Paul?

Every state and city has its geographic quirks, and the Minnesota region is no exception. For MPR News listener Hal Davis, the fact that West St. Paul is actually situated south of St. Paul caught his attention and wanted to find out why.

by Mike Moen

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December 17, 2019 11:06 AM

What’s next for medical cannabis in Minnesota?

Minnesota regulators unveiled plans to expand the state’s medical marijuana program. MPR News host Angela Davis examines who will have access to it and what it means for the future of medical marijuana in Minnesota.

by Jeffrey Bissoy and Angela Davis

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December 16, 2019 10:37 AM

Counter Stories: Restoring Native American names to Minnesotan landmarks

The debate over the name change of Lake Calhoun to Bde Maka Ska is now before the Minnesota Supreme Court. The case is being viewed as a key example of the importance of restoring Native American names to Minnesotan landmarks.

by Marianne Combs and Jo Erickson

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December 13, 2019 10:23 AM

Aging in Minnesota in 2019

MPR News recently launched a new beat dedicated to Minnesota’s aging population. Reporter Peter Cox spent the year looking at housing, employment, health care and quality of life issues that affect older Minnesotans and their families. He joins the program to talk about those stories and share what he wants to focus on in 2020.

by Peter Cox, Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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December 13, 2019 10:16 AM

The state of education in Minnesota in 2019

MPR News education reporter Elizabeth Shockman spent her year in classrooms across the state. Some of her most memorable stories from 2019 include a story about how racism affects student learning, how libraries build community and how one teacher turned a President Trump rally into a civics class. She joins the program to talk about those stories and share what she wants to focus on in 2020.

by Karen Zamora, Angela Davis and Elizabeth Shockman

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December 11, 2019 4:45 PM

The first three years of life are crucial for brain development

During the first three years of life, children are building the circuits in the brain that will be the foundation for learning and emotional response throughout the rest of their lives. To help parents nurture their children’s brains, HealthPartners has created a campaign that promotes playing, reading, talking and singing with infants and toddlers.

by Jim Bickal and Angela Davis

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December 10, 2019 5:20 PM

Bicycles among the icicles: Why Minnesotans love to ride in winter

Two brave, all-season bike commuters join the program to share tips and tricks on how to be safe on the road and some advice for those who are curious.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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December 10, 2019 2:44 PM

Get ready to see blue

A “timeless and enduring hue … elegant in its simplicity,” known as Classic Blue, was named Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2020. It’s the type of blue you see on a Pepsi can. It’s deeper than a sky blue. It’s more familiar, nonaggressive and maybe even calming. Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, explained why the color was picked and the emotion it evokes.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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December 9, 2019 11:09 AM

Top environmental news in Minnesota from 2019

This was a big year for environmental news in Minnesota. MPR News reporters Dan Kraker and Elizabeth Dunbar join the program and look back at the top stories in environmental news in 2019 and ahead to what’s to come in 2020.

by Elizabeth Dunbar, Dan Kraker, Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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