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Steve Grove, the current CEO and Publisher of the Minnesota Star Tribune and the former head of the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, a Northfield High School graduate, discusses his new book, “How I Found Myself in the Midwest.” Grove will be hosting a reading from the book on tonight, 6:15pm – 8:30pm at […]

In this heartfelt episode, Sarah shares the emotional journey she and her husband took as they followed a deep calling to adopt an older child. Along the way, they experienced two unexpected pregnancies—both ending in miscarriage just weeks apart. Through the heartbreak, hope, and healing, Sarah discovered a powerful truth: everyone's path to family is different, and no one should have to live up to someone else's expectations. This episode is a moving reminder that there is no one “right” way to build a family—and that choosing your own way is more than enough.Follow us on IG for more:https://www.instagram.com/spillinitpodcast?igsh=MWM1ZTZncDBiczZ4Mg%3D%3D&utm_source=qrhttps://www.instagram.com/thecortreport?igsh=NWxsaDdkOXRhbm56&utm_source=qrhttps://www.instagram.com/grayed_early?igsh=MWRwZ2VodzRmaHZuNA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrhttps://www.instagram.com/choose_happiness24_7?igsh=YXFia3NvNnp5Zms4Have an inspiring story you would like to share? Fill out the following Questionnaire and we will be in touch.If you or someone you know is navigating adoption, miscarriage, or grief, here are some trusted Minnesota-based resources for support:

This week, we explore the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs’ efforts to end Veteran homelessness, learn how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District is supporting wildfire response in Los Angeles, and get an update from the MN Patriot Guard. Guests include: Derek Holt – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Col. Eric Swenson […] The post Ending Veteran Homelessness and MN Army Corps of Engineers Wildfire Recovery appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

This week, we're joined by the Director of Government Affairs from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and a Minnesota State Senator to discuss the 2025 legislative session and receive updates from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Jon Kelly – Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Sen. Aric Putnam – Minnesota Senate Director […] The post 2025 Legislative Session appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about how smoke from Canadian wildfires could continue to affect our air quality this summer and what we can do to stay healthy when skies are smoky. Guests:Jessie Carr is the supervisor of environmental epidemiology in the environmental health division of the Minnesota Department of Health. Matt Taraldsen is a meteorologist and supervisor of the team that issues air quality conditions, alerts and forecasts at the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.   Dr. Dylan Wyatt is an emergency medicine physician with Aspirus St. Luke's health care system in Duluth.AirNow.gov allows you to check current air quality conditions. You can also download the AirNow mobile app and sign up to receive air quality alerts and forecasts via email.MPCA current air quality conditions: Current air quality conditions | Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (state.mn.us)MDH air quality and health website: Air Quality, Climate and HealthMDH Wildfire Smoke web page: Wildfire Smoke - MN Dept. of Health (state.mn.us)Minnesota Outdoor Air Quality Guidance for Schools and Child CareDIY Air Cleaner to Reduce Wildfire Smoke Indoors

Melissa Magstadt, Secretary of Health for South Dakota and an ASTHO Member, explains the state's first-in-the-nation anonymous naloxone kit distribution program; Colton Anderson, ASTHO Senior Analyst for Public Health Infrastructure and Improvement, tells us about ASTHO's Quality Advisory Group; an ASTHO webinar scheduled for June 12 aims to help public health practitioners tell the story of public health; and Dr. Broke Cunningham, an ASTHO Member and the Commissioner of Health for the Minnesota Department of Health, will speak at the 2025 Minnesota Rural Health Conference. Emily's Hope News Release: Emily's Hope and South Dakota agencies team up to make lifesaving naloxone widely available ASTHO Blog Article: Quality Advisory Group Supports Performance Improvement in Health Agencies ASTHO Webinar: INSPIRE – Readiness - Tackling Public Health Communication Conundrums: Rumors and Public Trust Minnesota Rural Health Conference Web Page  

Waiting for a stoplight to turn green can be really annoying, especially when you're running late. It would be awesome if you had a magic wand you could wave to get the light to change. But alas, such things don't exist. But how do stoplights know when to switch colors? We asked Jerry Kotzenmacher with the Minnesota Department of Transportation to help us find the answer.Got a nagging question that just won't yield? Send it to us at BrainsOn.org/contact, and we'll put you in the express lane to answersville.

This month we've seen many special events marking five years since the murder of George Floyd.  He died on Memorial Day after former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for more than 9 minutes during an arrest.  What followed was chaos and many uncomfortable conversations about race. In 2021, MPR launched a podcast called Early Risers to help parents talk to kids about race. It was created in partnership with Little Moments Count, which is a collaborative of organizations working to improve interactions between parents and their children. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with the original host of the Early Risers podcast, Dianne Haulcy, and the current host, Andre Dukes.  She asked them how it's going, and if we have made progress in engaging children in conversations about race. Guests: Dianne Haulcy hosted Early Risers until 2024. She is now the assistant commissioner of early childhood at the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families. Andre Dukes is the current host of Early Risers. He has spent the last decade of his career focused on child development and academic success in north Minneapolis. He is also the vice president of Family and Community Impact at Northside Achievement Zone, a Minneapolis-based nonprofit. Subscribe to the MPR News with Angela Davis podcast on: Apple Podcasts, Spotify or RSS. Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.      

This Memorial Day, we're live with the Minnesota National Guard, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, Minneapolis VA, and more: Hour 1 Chaplain Lt. Col. Tim Usset, Minnesota National Guard Butch Whitehead, Minnesota Disabled American Veterans Lt. Gen. Jon Jensen, National Guard Hour 2 Commissioner Brad Lindsay, Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Director Patrick Kelly, Minneapolis […] The post Memorial Day Live 2025 appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

According to the Associated Press, the Justice Department announced Wednesday it will cancel consent decrees with Minneapolis and Louisville that aimed to reform policing after the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor. The decision comes just before the five-year anniversary of Floyd's murder. In January, Minneapolis approved a federal consent decree requiring court oversight of police training and use-of-force practices. However, the Trump administration requested a delay and told the court it will not proceed. “The United States no longer believes the proposed consent decree would be in the public interest,” the DOJ stated. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said the department will continue reforms under a separate agreement with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The court-ordered reform process within the city of Minneapolis and its police department has reached a new phase. After George Floyd's murder, the state Department of Human Rights found that the City of Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Police Department engaged in patterns and practices of racial discrimination. It led to a court-ordered agreement, that now is being enforced by an independent monitor. On Tuesday, that monitor released a report that looks at the progress made in one full year of the agreement. The Minnesota Department of Human Rights commissioner Rebecca Lucero joined Minnesota Now to explain where things stand one year in.

This week, we explore how the Magnus Veterans Foundation supports Veterans and their families, connect with the administrator of the Preston Veterans Cemetery from the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs, and get the latest from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: BG (ret) Tim Kennedy – Magnus Veterans Foundation LT COL (ret) Shawn […] The post Magnus Veterans Foundation and Preston Veterans Cemetery appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

Simone Hogan, Senior Director of Veterans Healthcare at the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs (MDVA), and Steve McCarthy, Assistant Communication Director at the MDVA, join host Ken Haglind to speak on the benefits of connecting Veterans with the VA. The MDVA provides community support, health benefits, and other specialized services to the honored Vets that…

In this episode, Ryan Krueger, Energy Efficiency Manager at EnerChange, shares insights on lighting controls, rebates, and energy optimization. With funding from utilities and the Minnesota Department of Commerce, he audits nonprofits at no cost to them in order to cut building energy costs. Ryan breaks down how utilities structure rebates, the rise of luminaire-level lighting controls (LLLC), and why controls are the next big step in energy efficiency. Whether you're working on retrofits or new construction, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Tune in to learn how lighting controls can maximize energy savings!  Ryan is the Energy Efficiency Manager for EnerChange. They are funded by Xcel Energy, CenterPoint Energy, and the Minnesota Department to provide no cost energy audits for non profits in these service territories. Prior to EnerChange, Ryan spent 4 years in outside lighting sales for Premier Lighting. During his time at Premier Lighting, he went through NAILD's LS1, LS2, LS-C. LS-C was the first iteration of lighting controls in 2020 which has now been revamped and reintroduce by Ron and Webster. Prior to that he spent 3 years managing another ESCO program doing lighting direct installs. So, it's always been lightbulbs for Ryan. 

 In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, Emily returns for a second week in a row to join Brad in discussing a common but often overlooked type of stress: anticipatory stress. They explain what it is, how it manifests both physically and mentally, and offer practical strategies to manage it—like reframing your thoughts and using deep breathing for biofeedback. Emily and Brad also share personal experiences and remind listeners that it's okay to struggle, and it's even more important to seek help when needed. Resources from UMN Extension and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture are highlighted throughout.Resources mentioned:UMN Extension – Managing Farm StressMinnesota Farm & Rural Helpline and resourcesanticipatory stress webpageMDA farm stress resourcesNorth Central Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Center resources pageQuestions, comments, scathing rebuttals? -> themoosroom@umn.edu or call 612-624-3610 and leave us a message!Linkedin -> The Moos RoomTwitter -> @UMNmoosroom and @UMNFarmSafetyFacebook -> @UMNDairyYouTube -> UMN Beef and Dairy and UMN Farm Safety and HealthInstagram -> @UMNWCROCDairyExtension WebsiteAgriAmerica Podcast Directory 

About 4,500 people are released from Minnesota prisons each year. Many of them have spent years, if not decades, behind bars, separated from friends, family and community.What happens when they finally return? How do they rebuild their lives during this complex and often precarious transition?That was the topic at a collaborative Sahan Community Live and North Star Journey Live event recorded on April 24 at the St. Paul Neighborhood Network. Co-hosted by MPR News senior editor Brandt Williams and Sahan Journal digital producer Alberto Villafan, formerly incarcerated Minnesotans shared first-hand stories of what makes reentry such a difficult process. Community leaders and reentry advocates also shared what helps and what holds back people as they exit incarceration and reintegrate into their community.Guests: Antonio Williams is the founder and executive director of T.O.N.E. U.P., a grassroots organization dedicated to empowering formerly incarcerated individuals.Rea Smith is the Women's Services Project Coordinator of the Behavioral Health Division at the Minnesota Department of Human Services.Erick Washington is the co-founder of the Kingsmen Project.James Becker is the assistant federal defender and federal defender representative in the District of Minnesota Reentry Court program.David Riley is an addictions counselor at RS Eden, a Minneapolis-based organization that offers treatment for drug addictions, housing assistance and reentry support.

About 4,500 people are released from Minnesota prisons each year. Many of them have spent years, if not decades, behind bars, separated from friends, family and community.What happens when they finally return? How do they rebuild their lives during this complex and often precarious transition?That was the topic at a collaborative Sahan Community Live and North Star Journey Live event recorded on April 24 at the St. Paul Neighborhood Network. Co-hosted by MPR News senior editor Brandt Williams and Sahan Journal digital producer Alberto Villafan, formerly incarcerated Minnesotans shared first-hand stories of what makes reentry such a difficult process. Community leaders and reentry advocates also shared what helps and what holds back people as they exit incarceration and reintegrate into their community.Guests: Antonio Williams is the founder and executive director of T.O.N.E. U.P., a grassroots organization dedicated to empowering formerly incarcerated individuals.Rea Smith is the Women's Services Project Coordinator of the Behavioral Health Division at the Minnesota Department of Human Services.Erick Washington is the co-founder of the Kingsmen Project.James Becker is the assistant federal defender and federal defender representative in the District of Minnesota Reentry Court program.David Riley is an addictions counselor at RS Eden, a Minneapolis-based organization that offers treatment for drug addictions, housing assistance and reentry support.

Did you know that congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) is the most common congenital viral infection in newborns and a leading cause of non-genetic hearing loss? Despite its prevalence, awareness and screening for cCMV remain inconsistent across healthcare systems. In this episode, we dive into the critical importance of cCMV screening, early diagnosis, and intervention. Join our expert guests Dr. Ingrid Camelo and Dr. John Noel as they discuss: The impact of cCMV on neonatal and long-term health outcomes Best practices for screening and diagnostic methods The role of early intervention, including antiviral therapy How advocacy efforts are shaping the future of universal screening policies Tune in to stay informed on how pediatricians and healthcare providers can play a vital role in improving outcomes for infants affected by cCMV. Special thanks to Dr. James Grubbs for peer reviewing this episode. CME Credit (requires free sign up): Link Coming Soon! References:  American Academy of Pediatrics. A targeted approach for congenital cytomegalovirus. Available at: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/139/2/e20162128/60211/A-Targeted-Approach-for-Congenital-Cytomegalovirus. Accessed August 13, 2024. Chiopris G, Veronese P, Cusenza F, Procaccianti M, Perrone S, Daccò V, Colombo C, Esposito S. Congenital cytomegalovirus infection: update on diagnosis and treatment. Microorganisms. 2020 Oct 1;8(10):1516. doi: 10.3390/microorganisms8101516. PMID: 33019752; PMCID: PMC7599523. Gantt S. Newborn cytomegalovirus screening: is this the new standard? Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2023 Dec 1;31(6):382-387. doi: 10.1097/MOO.0000000000000925. Epub 2023 Oct 11. PMID: 37820202. Minnesota Department of Health. Minnesota implements universal newborn screening for cytomegalovirus. Available at: https://www.health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/2023/ccmv020823.html. Accessed August 13, 2024. National CMV Foundation. Advocacy: universal newborn CMV screening. Available at: https://www.nationalcmv.org/about-us/advocacy#:~:text=Minnesota%20was%20the%20first%20state%20to%20enact%20universal%20newborn%20CMV%20screening. Accessed August 13, 2024. New York State Department of Health. Newborn screening for cytomegalovirus. Available at: https://www.health.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/2023-09-29_newborn_screening.htm#:~:text=ALBANY%2C%20N.Y.,all%20babies%20for%20the%20virus. Accessed August 13, 2024. UpToDate. Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection: clinical features and diagnosis. Available at: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/congenital-cytomegalovirus-ccmv-infection-clinical-features-and-diagnosis?search=cmv%20screening&source=search_result&selectedTitle=1%7E28&usage_type=default&display_rank=1#H92269684. Accessed August 13, 2024. UpToDate. Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection: management and outcome. Available at: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/congenital-cytomegalovirus-ccmv-infection-management-and-outcome?search=congenital%20cmv&source=search_result&selectedTitle=2%7E66&usage_type=default&display_rank=2. Accessed August 13, 2024. UpToDate. Ganciclovir and valganciclovir: an overview. Available at: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/ganciclovir-and-valganciclovir-an-overview?search=ganciclovir&source=search_result&selectedTitle=2%7E80&usage_type=default&display_rank=1#H6. Accessed August 13, 2024. University of Texas Medical Branch. Neonatology manual: infectious diseases. Available at: https://www.utmb.edu/pedi_ed/NeonatologyManual/InfectiousDiseases/InfectiousDiseases3.html#:~:text=may%20be%20required.-,Cytomegalovirus,Clinical%20findings. Accessed August 13, 2024. National Center for Biotechnology Information. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK541003/. Accessed August 13, 2024.                                                                                                             

Dr. Kaitlan Baston, former Commissioner of Health for the New Jersey Department of Health and an ASTHO Member, outlines what New Jersey has been doing to address opioids; Kate Murray, Program Supervisor for Long COVID and Post-COVID Conditions at the Minnesota Department of Health, discusses her program and how the work is going; an ASTHO webinar on May 1 focuses on Academic Health Departmetn Partnerships; and ASTHO Member and the New York Commissioner of Health, Dr. James McDonald, will speak at Blooming Day 2025 on May 2. New Jersey Department of Health News Release: NJ Health Department Announces Waiver to Improve Access to Opioid Treatment Services New Jersey Department of Health News Release: ICYMI – Governor Murphy Announces Jeff Brown to Serve as Acting Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health Minnesota Department of Health Web Page: Long COVID Resources and Support ASTHO Webinar: Pathways to Academic Health Department Partnerships: Successes and Best Practices Blooming Day 2025 Web Page  

Sheletta typically laughs and jokes on her show, but today, she has a candid conversation with Dr. Brooke Cunningham, Commissioner of the Minnesota Department of Health, about the federal budget cuts and how that's impacting programs, services and resources across the state on the latest episode of her podcast.  

President Donald Trump's administration said it will soon resume collections on defaulted student loans for the first time in five years. The office of Federal Student Aid may start taking funds out of borrowers' tax refunds, Social Security benefits and — eventually — paychecks.The Department of Education says borrowers in default should start making monthly payments or enroll in an income-driven repayment plan.MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about how the change could affect millions of borrowers.Guests: Chris Farrell is a senior economics contributor for MPR News and Marketplace. Brittany Tweed is the director of financial aid for Metro State University. Resources shared during the show:Student Loan Advocate at the Minnesota Department of CommerceFederal Student Aid

Elizabeth Sciffman, epidemiologist supervisor at the Minnesota Department of Health, joins Amy & JJ to discuss powassan virus. As tick season begins, what do you need to know? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is the time of year when bears are coming out of hibernation and looking about for their next meal. Maybe you have seen a bear this season or heard of one in the neighborhood. This is a possibility not only for people who live in northern Minnesota. There have been bear sightings in the Twin Cities region this year.Andy Tri, bear project leader for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, joins MPR News host Emily Bright to talk about the state of bears in Minnesota.

This week, we'll join the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development to explore Veteran employment and the upcoming career fair. We'll also hear from the National Director of Paralyzed Veterans of America and get an update from the Minneapolis VA Health Care System. Guests include: Raymond Douha – Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic […] The post Veteran Employment and Paralyzed Veterans of America appeared first on Minnesota Military Radio.

Sitting on a frontage road perched above the interstate, hemmed by roads and nondescript government buildings near the Capitol, 12th and Robert streets in St. Paul isn't much to look at. But in 1903, this was the place to be if you loved baseball. There, the St. Paul Saints and the St. Paul Colored Gophers — two of the city's historic baseball teams — played at the Pillbox, sometimes called the “Downtown Ball Park,” a popular venue almost laughably small for baseball."It was a tiny ballpark,” said Stew Thornley, a local baseball historian who's seeking approval this year for a plaque to commemorate the Pillbox and its history in St. Paul."Even if you hit a ball over the fence, right down the line, it was worth only two bases,” he said. “There were another set of poles out to left and right center field. You had to get it more to center field and over the fence for it to be considered a home run."Home plate faced northwest, at what would be the site of the state Capitol, which was completed in 1905, two years after the Pillbox opened.While the Saints history is well-known, historians say the Colored Gophers were key to the history of Black baseball in Minnesota and across the country. They played a decade before the formation of the Negro Leagues."They are probably one of the greatest baseball teams, white or Black, in Minnesota history,” said Frank White, who wrote a book about Black baseball history in Minnesota. "And in terms of Black baseball, they are, for sure, the team.”  MPR News The history of black baseball in Minnesota Starting in 1907, the St. Paul Colored Gophers wrapped up a four-year run with a 380-89-2 record — winning more than 80 percent of their games — under legendary team owner Phil “Daddy” Reid, according to the Center for Negro League Baseball Research.Reid sought the fastest ball players he could find from around the country and paid them. The result was dominance, White said. The team beat the Saints in a 1907 unofficial state championship. In a series that was called the Black World Series by some, the Colored Gophers hosted Chicago's Leland Giants, one of the best Black baseball teams in the country, for a five-game series at the Pillbox, with Minnesota winning the series three games to two.Among the notable players on the Gophers were "Steel Arm” Johnny Taylor, William "Big Bill" Bill Gatewood and Bobby Marshall, who had played football for the Minnesota Gophers. Marshall happened to be one of the most famed Minnesota athletes at the time.Telling ‘the hidden history of Black baseball'After the 1910 season, Bobby Marshall bought the St. Paul Gophers. The team changed its name to the Twin Cities Gophers. The ballpark on Lexington Avenue near University Avenue became more popular and the Pillbox soon closed. It's such a distant memory that it has been forgotten by most.But not by Thornley. He has applied to put up a memorial plaque next to the Minnesota Department of Health laboratory where the park once stood."It's got greater significance than just to somebody like me who loves baseball, loves the old ballparks,” he said.“The chance to tell the story, the story of baseball, the story of the ballpark, but especially with the hidden history of Black baseball … many people here in Minnesota have been digging that history out and telling those stories. And this is one more way to do that,” Thornley said.He and others have worked to get plaques up at other baseball sites around the Twin Cities. But the application for the Pillbox site is more time-consuming than most. That's because it sits on the Capitol complex and has to go through the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board. On top of that, it is the first application received since the board created a new multistep application procedure.The new process was put into place after the Christopher Columbus statue outside the Capitol was torn down by protesters in June 2020. The new process was put into place to make sure there is ample opportunity for public input on things being added or removed to the Capitol grounds. The staff at the Capitol architectural board say the application process for the marker for the Pillbox could take six to eight months, or longer."It's definitely a more involved process,” said Tina Chimuzu, a planning fellow at the CAAPB. She says the board considers many factors in applications, including whether it has public support.“Documented public support for the artwork, and the artwork has to have lasting statewide significance for Minnesotans,” she said. “And then the artwork has to be respectful of the diversity of Minnesotans. And then, does viewing the artwork provide a rich experience to broaden the understanding of Minnesota-shared history, heritage and culture?"Erik Cedarleaf Dahl, executive secretary for the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board, said the team works to confirm and fact-check everything in the application. The goal is to learn as much as possible about it in their own research. "With limited space on the Capitol Mall, we want to make sure that what we're putting there is totally accurate, especially if you're going to go through this,” he said. “To ask taxpayers dollars to spend this time on this … we want to make sure that it is accurate and the process is effective."Public input on the application for the Pillbox field plaque is open until May 5.If all goes as planned, the plaque could be up this fall, although it still has several more fences to clear.

For the fifth year in a row, more than half of Minnesota's electricity came from carbon-free sources, according to a new clean energy report. The Minnesota Department of Health has updated its advice on how much fish is safe to eat from certain lakes with so-called "forever chemicals."Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

A Marshall man jailed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is speaking out, saying he's being detained because he protested police killings four years ago. Aditya Harsono tells MPR News his student visa was revoked last month and he was arrested by plainclothes ICE agents. Court documents indicate Harsono's visa was revoked over a misdemeanor conviction for criminal damage to property in 2022. He believes his 2021 protest against the police killing of Daunte Wright is the real reason for his arrest.Republicans in north-central Minnesota are choosing a nominee for a vacant state Senate seat. Eight Republican candidates are running in a primary to replace Justin Eichorn of Grand Rapids. He resigned last month after he was charged with attempting to solicit a minor. Democrats have endorsed Denise Slipy of Breezy Point. She will face off against the winner of the Republican primary in an April 29 special election.Sen. Tina Smith joined St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter to criticize President Donald Trump's administration for delaying funding that had been approved to renovate an apartment building in St. Paul.

Scams are becoming more common and more expensive.Last year, more than 2.5 million Americans reported that they had been scammed. And that number has been increasing, along with the losses.   The amount of money lost to scammers in 2024 topped more than 12 billion dollars. That's up from about $2 billion in 2019, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Scammers have also gotten more sophisticated, increasingly impersonating government agencies and businesses to manipulate people out of their money. MPR News host Angela Davis revisits a conversation about the latest examples and trends in scams, how anyone could fall for them and how to protect yourself. Guests: Jacqueline Olson is the assistant commissioner of enforcement at the Minnesota Department of Commerce. Susan Adams Loyd is the president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau Serving Minnesota and North Dakota. Donna DiMenna was the target of a scam in 2023. She lives in the Twin Cities where she works as an organizational psychologist with expertise in executive development.   If you think you've been targeted by a scam, report it to your local law enforcement.Here are other resources for filing complaints and getting trusted advice on protecting yourself from scams: The Better Business Bureau is a nonprofit consumer organization that maintains a Scam Tracker database, which allows the public to report and look up scams in their geographic area. You can also call to report a suspected scam to the Better Business Bureau at 651-699-1111. The Minnesota Department of Commerce provides many consumer fraud resources and its service center addresses complaints about businesses regulated by the department, including banks, insurance and debt collectors. To file a complaint, call 651-539-1600. To report or get additional help with scams involving seniors, call the Commerce Senior Fraud Line at 952-237-7571.

In this episode of Room to Grow, Joanie and Curtis continue the season 5 series on the Mathematics Teaching Practices from NCTM's Principles to Actions, celebrating it's 10th anniversary. This month's practice is “Elicit and Use Evidence of Student Thinking.” In Principles to Actions, NCTM describes this teaching practice in this way:Effective teaching of mathematics uses evidence of student thinking to assess progress toward mathematical understanding and to adjust instruction continually in ways that support and extend learning.This meaty description provides the fodder for today's conversation. Our hosts consider what is meant by “effective teaching,” “assessing progress,” and “adjusting instruction continually,” and tie these ideas back to the important work of classroom educators.Additional referenced content includes:·       NCTM's Principles to Actions·       NCTM's Taking Action series for grades K-5, grades 6-8, and grades 9-12·       Want more ideas for eliciting student thinking in your classroom? Check these out:o   Descriptors of teacher and student behaviors for this practiceo   Thoughts and linked resources from the Colorado Department of Educationo   A classroom observation tool focused on this practice from the Minnesota Department of Education Did you enjoy this episode of Room to Grow? Please leave a review and share the episode with others. Share your feedback, comments, and suggestions for future episode topics by emailing roomtogrowmath@gmail.com . Be sure to connect with your hosts on X and Instagram: @JoanieFun and @cbmathguy.  

Be ready for the annual statewide tornado drill today in Minnesota. There will be two drills Thursday — the first at 1:45 p.m. That's aimed at people in schools, offices, stores and other businesses. The second drill is at 6:45 p.m. and aimed at people who are home, along with second-shift workers.The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says a lack of federal funding is forcing it to cancel plans to spray for invasive moths in parts of Minnesota this year.Minnesota veterans rallied at the state Capitol Wednesday, urging lawmakers to boost property tax relief for disabled veterans.A Ramsey County judge has dismissed a defamation claim from a Minneapolis Police Department leader who sued a conservative news outlet. Assistant Chief Katie Blackwell alleged Alpha News and content creator Liz Collin defamed her in a book and a video. Blackwell argued the video uses “deceptive framing and editing” to lie about her testimony in the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin.

Be ready for the annual statewide tornado drill today in Minnesota. There will be two drills Thursday — the first at 1:45 p.m. That's aimed at people in schools, offices, stores and other businesses. The second drill is at 6:45 p.m. and aimed at people who are home, along with second-shift workers.The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says a lack of federal funding is forcing it to cancel plans to spray for invasive moths in parts of Minnesota this year.Minnesota veterans rallied at the state Capitol Wednesday, urging lawmakers to boost property tax relief for disabled veterans.A Ramsey County judge has dismissed a defamation claim from a Minneapolis Police Department leader who sued a conservative news outlet. Assistant Chief Katie Blackwell alleged Alpha News and content creator Liz Collin defamed her in a book and a video. Blackwell argued the video uses “deceptive framing and editing” to lie about her testimony in the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin.

Nearly 200 Minnesota Association of Professional Employees rallied outside a state office building on the grounds of the State Capitol to protest Trump administration cuts to public health. Most of the participants work for the Minnesota Department of Health, which is cutting 170 jobs due to federal budget cuts. And Gov. Tim Walz visited Philips Image Guided Therapy today, a medical manufacturing facility in Plymouth. The company is planning an expansion, backed by $3.5 million in state funding.Those stories and more in today's evening update. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

Be ready for the annual statewide tornado drill today in Minnesota. There will be two drills Thursday — the first at 1:45 p.m. That's aimed at people in schools, offices, stores and other businesses. The second drill is at 6:45 p.m. and aimed at people who are home, along with second-shift workers.The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says a lack of federal funding is forcing it to cancel plans to spray for invasive moths in parts of Minnesota this year.Minnesota veterans rallied at the state Capitol Wednesday, urging lawmakers to boost property tax relief for disabled veterans.A Ramsey County judge has dismissed a defamation claim from a Minneapolis Police Department leader who sued a conservative news outlet. Assistant Chief Katie Blackwell alleged Alpha News and content creator Liz Collin defamed her in a book and a video. Blackwell argued the video uses “deceptive framing and editing” to lie about her testimony in the trial of former officer Derek Chauvin.

As of today, over 600 cases of measles have been reported across 22 states — the largest outbreak the U.S. has seen in more than a decade. Health experts say a combination of factors is driving the surge: increased international travel, communities with low vaccination rates and misinformation that continues to undermine public trust in vaccines. Measles is one of the most contagious diseases in the world. It spreads quickly, especially among those who aren't vaccinated for it. It can lead to severe symptoms, especially for children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems.  So how worried should we be here in Minnesota? How prepared is our public health system to respond if cases rise in our state? And what can we do as a community to stop the spread? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a doctor and a state epidemiologist who specialize in infectious diseases and pediatrics. They'll break down what's happening nationally and what Minnesota is doing to stay ahead of the curve.Guests: Dr. Stacene Maroushek is a pediatrician and pediatric infectious disease specialist at Hennepin Healthcare. She is also a pediatric consultant to the Center for Disease Control's Division of Global Migration and Quarantine.  Dr. Ruth Lynfield is state epidemiologist and medical director at the Minnesota Department of Health where she is also co-principal investigator of the Minnesota Emerging Infections Program.  

The University of Minnesota grad student currently detained pending deportation proceedings will be back in court later this week.During a hearing at immigration court Tuesday morning, an attorney for Doğukan Günaydın asked the court to pause the removal proceedings in order to hold another hearing to address new charges filed by the Department of Homeland Security.And the Minnesota Department of Education Tuesday has responded to the Trump administration's request to eliminate DEI programs.Last week the Trump administration told states they had 10 days to certify they are complying with the administration's interpretation of civil rights law. On Tuesday the Minnesota Department of Education told the federal government it has long complied with Civil Rights law, and the administration was attempting to “change the terms and conditions of federal financial assistance… without formal administrative process.”Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.Detained U of M graduate student will remain in custodyMinnesota pushes back on Trump demand to end DEI or lose school fundingSubscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

Those wanting to grow and process hemp in Minnesota in 2025 must apply for a license with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture by April 30.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's easy to take for granted that the food we eat and the water we drink is safe and healthy.  Several recent high-profile outbreaks of foodborne illnesses, however, are a reminder of how critical food safety is. CDC estimates that nearly 48 million Americans contract a foodborne illness each year. Of those, 128,000 people are hospitalized annually, and 3,000 people die. So, who is tasked with keeping our food and water safe? And what happens when a foodborne outbreak does occur? In this episode, we hear from a food epidemiologist with Minnesota's department of public health about how foodborne outbreaks are investigated and a personal story from someone who got sick from a foodborne illness. Join us! For more information and full episode transcripts, visit cdcfoundation.org/conversations.   Episode Quotes “It's really a team sport, solving these outbreaks. And if you take out any piece of that team, you're not going to get to the answer.”  -     —Joshua Rounds, MPH, senior epidemiologist in Minnesota Department of Health Foodborne Diseases Unit   “I was incredibly impressed with the level of care and the systems that were in place to obviously solve the mystery, beginning with the hospital who made the report and the sending off my samples and so forth. I didn't realize that was happening behind the scenes.”  -    —Cindy Ligon, artist    Episode Credits Claire Stinson: Host Maya Kroth: Producer David Snyder: Editor Emily Bucherati: Graphics and web design Erin Norvell: Social media Katie Johnstone: Social media   Thanks to Our Guests Joshua Rounds, MPH, senior epidemiologist in Minnesota Department of Health Foodborne Diseases Unit Cindy Ligon, artist   Join the conversation on social: Share on Facebook   Share on LinkedIn   View on Twitter  View on Instagram  

We are joined by Dr. Charlotte Roy from The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to discuss their research to determine if Minnesota birds and mammals are exposed to neonicotinoids. From monitoring simulated seed spills, to driving by farms to look for seed spills, and doing lab work with chickens to see how much neonicotinoids needs to be consumed to be toxic, Dr. Roy's research has answered many questions about wildlife and neonics in Minnesota and she has worked with seed distributors and farmers to make changes based on her findings.  

President Donald Trump has vowed to put new tariffs on a variety of goods from other countries. Those are set to go into effect this week, including a 25 percent tariff on imported cars and car parts that's set to begin Thursday. Industry experts say the higher costs will flow to consumers as higher prices for new goods, auto repairs and insurance.Julia Dreier, the deputy commissioner for the Minnesota Department of Commerce, joined Minnesota Now to share how the state is preparing for tariff impacts.

The Minnesota Department of Health says it likely will lay off 150 to 200 people, because of A U.S. Bank executive is believed to have been killed in the plane crash that engulfed a Brooklyn Park home in flames on Saturday.Students are rallying at the University of Minnesota today, four days after immigration officers arrested an international graduate student. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has not responded to our request for comment on why it detained the student, the status of the arrest and where they are being held. The arrest follows others at Columbia, Tufts and Georgetown tied to pro-Palestinian activism.Hundreds of Minnesota state workers protested outside the governor's residence in St. Paul over the weekend. The action organized by the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees union responded to Governor Walz' announcement that many state employees will need to spend at least 50 percent of their work time in the office.Today is designated International Day of Transgender Visibility. People are gathering to mark the event at the State Capitol.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Garty Meister.

The Minnesota Department of Health says it likely will lay off 150 to 200 people, because of funding cuts at the federal level.  MDH says the federal government has terminated about 220 million dollars in grants to MDH related to the COVID pandemic.A Twin Cities nonprofit investigated alongside Feeding Our Future is fighting to resume taking part in a taxpayer-funded food program.Members of the two largest state employees unions are pushing back on a plan that will require public employees to be in-person more frequently.  Leaders with both the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees are asking Governor Walz to rescind his requirement that employees return to the office at least 50 percent of the time.The Minneapolis City Council has passed a resolution directing about 640-thousand dollars of public safety funding to violence interruption services for the Cedar Riverside and Elliot Park areas.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org. Hosted by Phil Picardi. Music by Garty Meister.

Federal COVID-19 funds to states, including Minnesota, are being cut by the Trump administration. It erases $266 million in grants to the state. We'll learn what impact that has from the Minnesota Department of Health commissioner. Voters in Wisconsin will head to the ballot box next week in a state Supreme Court race. A Wisconsin reporter will share why people like Elon Musk are spending money on that election. Plus we'll learn about a new partnership between three Twin Cities colleges that hopes to reenroll people who didn't finish their degree. In our Thank You, Stranger we learn about a Minneapolis music fan known as "Front Row Paul."And a fundraiser is supporting Minnesota Korean adoptees who want to learn about their past.Our Minnesota Music Minute was “Just Like That” by Harlow and our Song of the Day was “Spandrel” by Jacob Pavek.

After the federal government abruptly cut COVID program grants this week, the Minnesota Department of Health is considering layoffs. The department confirmed between 150 and 200 jobs may be cut after the $226 million shortfall. The federal government made the cut because it said the funds weren't needed anymore.Minnesota's Health Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham says the public still needs good information about vaccines.And the largest union for state employees is telling its members they will push back on the governor's plan to send state workers back to the office.Find these headlines and more at mprnews.org.MDH commissioner: $226 million cuts to federal COVID-19 grants ‘shortsighted'Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or RSS.

State health leaders say the federal government is canceling $226 million in public health funding in Minnesota. The cuts are part of an $11.4 billion cut to COVID-19 related grants nationwide. In a statement, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said, “The COVID-19 pandemic is over.” The department also called the grants a waste of taxpayer money. Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Brooke Cunningham joined Minnesota Now to talk about how the cuts will impact services in Minnesota.

Governor Tim Walz and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development have announced that exports increased 7% overall between 2023 and 2024, exceeding national export growth of 2% in the same period.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Get a taste for hands on experience with land management from prescribed fire and bison introductions with Molly Tranel from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.  Women stepping into leadership roles has been a welcomed observed change over time and provides a necessary spark for confidence building.  Brining awareness early to career opportunities is key for ensuring the future stewards of tomorrow.   

Elle Talsma, Project Supervisor for the INSPIRE Program at the Minnesota Department of Health, tells us how the program encourages students to take an interest in public health; Chris Baumgartner, Deputy Chief Informatics Officer at the Washington State Department of Health, discusses his time in the ASTHO Leadership Institute; and the Implementing Pharmacist-Prescribed Contraception Learning Community is currently accepting applications. Minnesota Department of Health Web Page: INSPIRE Program ASTHO Web Page: ASTHO Leadership Institute ASTHO Web Page: Implementing Pharmacist-Prescribed Contraception Learning Community ASTHO Web Page: Stay Informed  

Hayden Kristal (pronounced like the meth and spelled like the stripper) (America's Got Talent, Netfilx Is A Joke) is an acclaimed public speaker (upcoming gigs with Netflix and NASA) who is speed-running her career in stand up comedy.She talks to Dan Bublitz Jr about the things in her corporate background that translate to the stage the best and why this transition has been easier than most comics coming up through the open mic circuit.Listen carefully, and you'll learn basic things to do to be bookable, practical travel tips, and most importantly, a lesson Hayden learned: that we are bookable because of who we are, not because of what we do.Hayden KristalHayden Kristal (preferred pronouns they/them/theirs, but accepts anything said with good intent) is a Colorado-based Deaf queer activist and stand-up comedian. Life at the intersection of multiple marginalized identities has led Hayden to a career as a professional speaker, exploring the intersections of ability, gender, sexuality, and access, particularly within the spheres of activism and social justice. They have brought their funny, engaging, and interactive workshops and speeches to dozens of conferences, businesses, and schools all across North America including Harvard, Yale, Columbia, NASA, Coldwell Banker, the Minnesota Department of Human Services, the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and the Connecticut Supreme Court. Hayden's quick wit and cheerful self-deprecation has earned them plenty of comedic accolades as well, including over 1,000,000 followers on TikTok, a semifinalist spot on America's Got Talent, and a guest role on Netflix & Adult Swim's Tuca and Bertie. Hayden has been a semifinalist for StandUp NBC, a finalist for Full Frontal with Samantha Bee's Comedy Writing Mentorship, a featured performer at Limestone Comedy Festival, and has opened and featured for Maria Bamford.https://linktr.ee/haydenkristalArt of Bombing:"Nobody Had a Podcast Called The Art of Bombing" Theme by John Hult https://johnhult.bandcamp.com/album/half-a-life-to-recoverBumpers provided by https://www.facebook.com/joenicolamusic Website: https://www.artofbombingpod.com/ Links: https://linktr.ee/artofbombingpodHosts:Dan Bublitz Jr: http://www.danbublitz.com/ Josh Shirley: http://www.joshshirleycomedy.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-art-of-bombing-a-guide-to-stand-up-comedy--5788059/support.

Statewide data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows seasonal virus hospitalizations are trending downward.Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has issued a formal opinion saying organizations that comply with President Donald Trump's recent executive order banning transgender students from competing in sports consistent with their gender identity would violate state law. The guidance comes after the Minnesota State High School League asked the state office for formal advice on the matter.The first bill voted on in the Minnesota House this session didn't get enough support to pass Thursday. The Republican-sponsored bill would have declared more data from state attorney general investigations as public.

Statewide data from the Minnesota Department of Health shows seasonal virus hospitalizations are trending downward.Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has issued a formal opinion saying organizations that comply with President Donald Trump's recent executive order banning transgender students from competing in sports consistent with their gender identity would violate state law. The guidance comes after the Minnesota State High School League asked the state office for formal advice on the matter.The first bill voted on in the Minnesota House this session didn't get enough support to pass Thursday. The Republican-sponsored bill would have declared more data from state attorney general investigations as public.