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Twin Cities artist works to 'Preserve' interactions often taken for granted

November 12, 2021

Twin Cities artist Kazua Melissa Vang uses photography to preserve the moments that were lost during the pandemic. “Preserve,” the artist photo book Vang created during the pandemic, shows photos of her family and friends, arranged next to small, handwritten journals, notes and flyers from her life. Vang takes these personal mementos and places them in tin cans, just like the ones sitting in kitchen cupboards.

Portraits of Valor

November 11, 2021

This Veterans Day, revisit a project that photojournalist Evan Frost undertook last year, to record Minnesota World War II veterans in their own words. - Portraits of Valor Minnesota's WWII veterans, in their own words

Small Change Story: Invisible Disabilities

November 10, 2021

Katye Barton, age 47, describes herself as a high-functioning autistic adult with mild cerebral palsy. Katye is focused on improving the lives of people with intellectual disabilities, with a special emphasis on advocating for better mental health and obesity services. Jessica Wick joined our conversation. She has been Katye’s supporter for about a decade, helping her navigate different situations when needed—like with our interview.  We covered a wide range of topics with Katye, from how she learned to manage her money to the critical role the Special Olympics played in her life. Katye is persistent in her efforts to create a more inclusive environment for people dealing with intellectual disabilities. “We’re not scary,” says Katye. “If you see somebody in the community who was different, looks different, who acts different, go up and say hi.” Listen to the podcast episode Subscribe to the podcast

Vaccine clinics for younger children expand in Minnesota

November 7, 2021

At one clinic in the gymnasium of Brooklyn Center Elementary, Gov. Tim Walz said there were more than 11,000 sites in the state where children ages 5 to 11 would be able to get the Pfizer vaccine, recently given emergency approval for use in the age group. - Tears, joy First young kids receive COVID-19 doses at MOA - Looking for a COVID shot for your kid? Where to find appointments in Minnesota - Some parents want to wait to vaccinate their kids Here's why doctors say do it now

Race Matters: A Conversation about Transracial Adoption and Multiracial Families

November 5, 2021

Being able to talk about race is an important life skill for all parents, but especially for parents raising multiracial families. When a family adopts a child of a different race, questions about race and racism cannot be avoided. On this episode of Early Risers, host Dianne Haulcy speaks with transracial adoption expert Beth Hall, co-author of “Inside Transracial Adoption” and executive director of Pact, An Adoption Alliance in Oakland, California. Hall also has personal experience with transracial adoption, as the white adoptive parent of two adult children both born in the United States—a son who is African American and a daughter with roots in Guatemala. Through her personal and professional experiences, Hall has gathered valuable insights and advice for anyone who wants to talk about race with young children. Listen: A Conversation about Transracial Adoption and Multiracial Families episode page Download: Episode discussion guide Learn more: Little Moments Count Subscribe to Early Risers: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Radio Public | Amazon Music |TuneIn | iHeart | Stitcher | RSS

COVID-19 vaccinations for young children begin this week

November 4, 2021

The rollout comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11 years old. The decision comes at a critical time when many new cases of the virus are cropping up among school-age children. - Looking for a COVID shot for your kid? Where to find appointments in Minnesota

St. Paul, Minneapolis voters back rent control

November 3, 2021

Minneapolis voters on Tuesday gave the City Council the OK to put rent controls in place. St. Paul voters took it further, backing a ballot measure that will place a 3 percent cap annually on most rent increases.