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December 3, 2021 11:18 AM

Getting outdoors this winter

The difference between enduring winter and enjoying winter might be as simple as finding an outdoor activity that makes you happy. Host Angela Davis talks about winter biking, snowshoeing, skiing and other ways to have fun in winter.

by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Mitchell Levesque

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December 2, 2021 3:28 PM

What we know about the omicron variant

A new variant of the COVID-19 virus has emerged: the omicron variant. Guest host Catharine Richert talked with infectious disease specialists about what we know about the variant, what we don’t know and what it means at this stage in the pandemic.

by Samantha Matsumoto and Catharine Richert

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November 29, 2021 12:55 PM

The future of abortion access in Minnesota

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear on Wednesday a case that challenges Mississippi’s ban on abortion after 15 weeks and is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade. Three legal experts talk about how we got here and what will happen to abortion rights and access in Minnesota if Roe v. Wade is overturned.

by Susan Davis and Chris Farrell

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November 29, 2021 12:03 PM

Homemade and heartfelt gifts cheer both giver and receiver

Do you bake or craft? MPR News guest host Stephanie Curtis talks to people who are making gifts for the holidays as a way to relieve pandemic stress and pass on joy from the heart.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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November 24, 2021 10:46 AM

Why practicing gratitude is good for your body, mind and soul

What are you thankful for? Guest host Chris Farrell hosts a conversation about giving thanks with a writer, a psychology professor and the director of the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing at the University of Minnesota.

by Chris Farrell and Susan Davis

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November 23, 2021 3:52 PM

The opioid reckoning in Minnesota

More than 75,000 people died last year in the United States from an opioid overdose. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about why more people are using opioids and what we’re learning about how to treat opioid addiction.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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November 22, 2021 1:36 PM

How supply chain drama affects holiday shopping, grocery prices and more

The pandemic has disrupted the global supply chain. Manufacturing, transportation and logistics have been affected by delays, labor shortages and rising prices. And that could impact everything from the price you’re paying for groceries to whether you can get a turkey for Thanksgiving.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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November 19, 2021 12:25 PM

Eyes on the pies

Who wants pie? Do you like pumpkin pie, sweet potato pie, apple or cranberry? Host Angela Davis spoke with pie bakers about how to get that flaky crust and why eating and making pies nourish family and cultural traditions.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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November 18, 2021 1:16 PM

Navigating social anxiety during the pandemic holidays

As if the holidays aren’t stressful enough, many of us are still dealing with the mental health effects of the protracted pandemic. Host Angela Davis talks about navigating holiday stress during a pandemic and how to manage social anxiety when gathering in groups once again.

by Angela Davis and Samantha Matsumoto

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November 17, 2021 11:58 AM

Mental health care for men

It’s hard to be a person. That’s the title of a new book by musician Brett Newski. It’s about his struggle with anxiety and the pitfalls of being a man today. Host Angela Davis speaks to Newski and two therapists specializing in men’s mental health.

by Angela Davis and Susan Davis

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