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July 15, 2019 2:51 PM

How spending more time in nature can benefit your health

What are the real benefits of spending time in nature? Two medical experts explain why more doctors are prescribing nature to patients and the health benefits that come with being outside.

by Dan Kraker and Karen Zamora

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July 15, 2019 2:46 PM

Summer bummer: Risks of outdoor swimming

Going for a dip in a lake or pool is fun until you get sick. A waterborne- disease expert talks about risks associated with being in the water and tips for staying healthy.

by Dan Kraker and Karen Zamora

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July 11, 2019 2:48 PM

When does climate change become climate crisis?

Several media outlets are changing their stylebooks to replace the words climate change with climate crisis. Is this a good move that more accurately reflects the reality of the situation? Or does it hurt more than it helps?

by Paul Huttner and Kelly Gordon

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July 11, 2019 2:15 PM

Ask a meteorologist

From an early season hurricane that threatens to flood New Orleans to a wetter-than-normal summer in Minnesota, we'll talk about it all.

by Paul Huttner and Kelly Gordon

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July 10, 2019 12:00 AM

A conversation with Gary Cunningham on minority entrepreneurship

Gary Cunningham calls small businesses the backbone of the country's economy. And he's made a big difference in helping launch many of them in Minnesota. He sits down with guest host Chris Farrell to talk about minority entrepreneurship, small businesses and the wealth gap.

by Chris Farrell and Karen Zamora

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July 8, 2019 1:30 PM

Medaria Arradondo looks back on 2 years as MPD chief

Two years after becoming chief of the Minneapolis Police Department, Medaria Arradondo spoke with Brandt Williams about his performance and his priorities.

by Brandt Williams and Simone Cazares

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July 5, 2019 10:11 AM

Minnesota's most interesting lakes

It's Water Month at MPR and we're talking about Minnesota's most interesting lakes. Some have odd features or surprising names, like Lake Wakanda. And many face threats to their health and quality.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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July 3, 2019 12:00 AM

Rural nursing homes fall victim to at-home aging trends

Aging Minnesotans are moving away from institutional care, and nursing homes in rural parts of the state are closing rapidly.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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July 2, 2019 11:26 AM

Is the Equal Rights Amendment finally on the cusp of passage?

Women across the country continue to lead a fight for equal rights. This hour, we talked about the Equal Rights Amendment. Though the deadline to ratify it passed decades ago, there's a new push for state legislatures to ratify it anyway.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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July 1, 2019 8:15 AM

Getting outside is good for us. Here's how to make it happen

We know that getting outside is good for us, particularly for kids. Research shows outdoor activity can reduce anxiety and stress and improve academic performance. But families say it's challenging to find time to spend outdoors, and kids are increasingly drawn to technology, keeping them inside.

by Angela Davis

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