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January 7, 2020 2:17 PM

One year into President Trump’s ‘remain in Mexico’ policy

As of mid-December, more than 56,000 people who had entered the United States seeking asylum from persecution had been sent back to Mexico to wait for their cases to be heard. They are there because of the Trump administration’s Migrant Protection Protocol, also known as the “Remain in Mexico” policy. That policy has been in effect since Jan. 24, 2019. St. Paul-based immigration attorney Kim Hunter is spending six months serving as a Border Fellow with the Lawyers for Good Government Foundation’s Project Corazon. That project is bringing legal services to asylum seekers living in a tent city in Matamoros, Mexico, which is just across the border from Brownsville, Texas.

by Jim Bickal and Angela Davis

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January 6, 2020 1:18 PM

Year of no

Have you ever said yes to an invitation and instantly regretted it? Or do you feel guilty when you have to cancel plans? Instead of feeling like you have to say yes to everything, make 2020 all about learning to say no to others, so you can say yes to yourself.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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January 3, 2020 2:36 PM

Why winter storms are a busy time for emergency rooms

Winter storms can create treacherous conditions for driving. They can also cause lots of injuries, sometimes severe. Dr. Bill Heegaard of Hennepin Healthcare’s emergency department talks about the kind of conditions that cause injuries, what types of injuries are common and what we can do to prevent them.

by Marianne Combs and Jim Bickal

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January 3, 2020 11:57 AM

What you need to know about at-home DNA kits

DNA tests have become wildly popular over the past decade. Tens of millions of people have had their DNA tested to find out more about their family history, or in some cases to better understand their health. Have you taken a DNA test in recent months and are trying to figure out just what the results mean? Or are you debating taking the test but have concerns about what you might learn?

by Marianne Combs and Karen Zamora

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January 2, 2020 11:52 AM

10 tips to help set yourself up for financial success

After a holiday season filled with gift-giving, and with tax season just around the corner, now is a great time to look at your finances. Here are some tips from two experts about sticking to savings goals and how to make some meaningful financial resolutions for the new year.

by Marianne Combs, Jim Bickal and Karen Zamora

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December 31, 2019 7:25 AM

Recognizing the complexity of schizophrenia is crucial to its treatment

Schizophrenia, a condition that afflicts about 1 percent of the U.S. population, is a "chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves," according to the National Institute of Mental Health.

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December 30, 2019 9:48 AM

What does it mean to be black in Minnesota?

Minnesota can be a tough place for professionals of color. Employees of color report all sorts of reasons living and working in Minnesota is a challenge. Meanwhile, the state is known for having some of the highest racial disparities in the country.

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December 27, 2019 12:50 PM

The year in pop music

2019 was an interesting year in pop music. The Current’s Sean McPherson joins Angela Davis live to talk about the legacy of the year as it comes to a close. They talk about the big songs, the emerging artists, the artists who made significant comebacks and trends in music. Sean’s colleagues Jill Riley and Jade also offer their thoughts.

by Jim Bickal, Sean McPherson and Angela Davis

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December 26, 2019 12:30 PM

President Jay Barnes on what’s next for Bethel University

In December, private Christian school Bethel University announced budget cuts and staff reductions to deal with declining enrollment. What’s next for the school of about 4,500 students? And how will schools like Bethel stay competitive as fewer young people identify as being religious?

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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December 23, 2019 11:16 AM

Holiday movies that stand the test of time

A new crop of Christmas movies are made each year, but only a few become beloved classics that people look forward to re-watching around the holidays. Stephanie Curtis, the movie maven, joins Angela Davis to discuss her favorite Christmas movies and why they stand the test of time.

by Jim Bickal, Stephanie Curtis and Angela Davis

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