Minnesota Now: Oct. 21, 2024
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Minnesota Lynx fans are going through the stages of post-championship grief Monday after the team lost to the New York Liberty Sunday night. We talk about the game, which capped a momentous season of women’s basketball, plus other Minnesota sports news.
Overdose deaths from opioids seem to be declining — but data shows that’s not true for one age group: People over 65. A Minnesota doctor is working to help recognize and treat opioid use disorder in elderly patients.
Plus, Jimmy Longoria’s family saw a bright future for him in politics. Instead, he became a celebrated artist in Minnesota whose work decorates the offices of lawmakers and a Supreme Court justice. We glean some wisdom from his long career — the latest in our ‘Connect the Dots’ series.
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