Sept. 25, 2019

There are times when our bodies fail us. We stumble. We hurt. We bruise. But what if your body is actively working against you?

On today’s show, we talked about two diseases that are not the topic of conversation as much as other illnesses, but for the people who have been diagnosed with them, they are real and at times very painful: sickle cell disease and lupus.

With the help of my guests, we discussed what it’s like to live with the diseases and how to find treatment and support. ~ Angela Davis, MPR News host | Updraft blog | Forecast

President Trump says he 'fully supports transparency' on whistleblower

The White House released a record of President Trump's July call with the Ukrainian president. But it's not quelling Congress' move toward impeachment as the president had hoped.

Impeachment: Pelosi announces formal inquiry into President Trump
Minnesota delegation: Where do they stand on impeachment?
In Midwest: Gov. Walz, Democratic governors understated on impeachment

With a year to go, 90 percent of Minnesotans lack Real ID

Just 10 percent of Minnesotans have Real ID drivers licenses. Beginning a year from now, you will need one to board a domestic flight.

2018: Real ID expected to roll out next month

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New political parties try to organize around support for legal marijuana

Minnesota’s two new major political parties are trying to get organized around their pro-cannabis message in the 2020 campaign. They’re also looking for candidates to deliver it.

Walz proposes 'clean car' rules as Trump fights California in court

Gov. Tim Walz wants Minnesota to become the first state in the Midwest to adopt California’s standards for low- and zero-emission vehicles.

Seeking answers and lessening the stigma of being female, divorced and Hmong

After her own divorce, Mailee Yang set out to learn more about the pressures faced by divorced women in her community. She surveyed hundreds of Hmong American women across the country about their experiences.

10 things about: Hmong culture, food and language you probably didn't know

For the Twins, the 'bombas' are impressive, but so is the potential win total

The Twins are poised to clinch a playoff spot within the next few days. No matter how a potential postseason runs plays out, the regular season win total will be one of the highest in team history.

Title push: Twins beat Tigers, Odorizzi OK after hamstring cramp

'It's a steal': Winona State students save on rent by living with seniors

Winona State University students willing to live with and help residents of a senior living facility can live in a mansion for “a steal.”

Coalition aims for accurate count of Minnesota's Asian population

The Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans has launched an effort to reach historically undercounted Asian communities ahead of the 2020 U.S. Census.

Earth's oceans are getting hotter and higher, and it's accelerating

The U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has released its latest report on the oceans, and it's not good. The report also notes a relatively new phenomenon in the oceans: marine heat waves.

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