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April 25, 2019 1:18 PM

Counter Stories: Should we strive for diversity in friendships?

Take a moment to do an inventory on your friends. How much diversity is there in your social circle?

by Jo Erickson

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April 24, 2019 12:23 PM

Can mindfulness meditation change your life and work?

Mindfulness has gone mainstream. Minnesotans are now practicing it in retreat centers, in schools and even at work. What is it? How do you do it? What does the research say about how it affects us?

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April 22, 2019 4:37 PM

How a lack of sleep can hurt your brain and body

Two doctors joined the program to talk about the causes of insomnia and what a lack of sleep can do to your body and mind.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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April 22, 2019 12:34 PM

Caught in the middle: In a traditional field, farmers strive for sustainability

A new podcast from American Public Media, Field Work, will have frank conversations with farmers and other members of the agriculture community about what it means to be green in farming.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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April 19, 2019 3:12 PM

Noor trial: A dramatic week in the courtroom

It was an important week in the trial of Mohamed Noor, the former Minneapolis police officer who faces murder and manslaughter charges in the shooting death of Justine Ruszczyk. Noor's partner took the stand, as did Minneapolis Police Chief Medaria Arradondo.

by Julie Siple and Angela Davis

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April 19, 2019 12:28 PM

A conversation with DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen

A conversation with DNR Commissioner Sarah Strommen about her priorities, the role of the DNR and how to get more Minnesotans outside.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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April 16, 2019 12:00 AM

Multiracial families struggle with identity and acceptance

Multiracial households are becoming more common. What does that mean for an America that likes to place people in neat little boxes?

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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April 15, 2019 12:42 PM

A conversation about the autism spectrum

MPR News host Angela Davis interviewed a doctor, a mother, and a program provider about living with an autism spectrum disorder.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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April 15, 2019 12:33 PM

In Minnesota, federal enforcers are led by women

MPR News Host Angela Davis interviews the women leading some of the top federal law-enforcement agencies in Minnesota about their priorities, emerging threats and how they want to work with Minnesotans.

by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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April 11, 2019 1:46 PM

What you need to know about the Noor trial

Former Minneapolis police officer Mohamed Noor is standing trial in connection to the 2017 killing of Justine Ruszczyk, also known as Justine Damond.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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