Minnesota Public Radio Stories

• Homelessness on the rise in Minnesota
  A new study says homelessness in Minnesota has risen sharply as unemployment and foreclosures have forced people out of permanent housing. The survey by St. Paul-based Wilder Research counted nearly 9,500 homeless people - up more than 20 percent from the 2006 count.11:00 a.m.
  Guests
  Greg Owen: Consulting Scientist at Wilder Research, director of the new homelessness study.
  Laura Kadwell: Director for Ending Long-term Homelessness, a state program.
  More from MPR
  Study: Homelessness up sharply in Minn. (03/31/2010)
  Big turnout expected at Minneapolis event to help homeless (03/29/2010)
  Counting the homeless a challenge for census workers (03/26/2010)
  On streets of Duluth, helping the helpless (02/06/2010)
  Youth Radio: Young, gay and homeless (01/28/2010)
  Resources
  Wilder Foundation's homeless study
• Healthy food advocate speaks about nutrition, food labeling
  Michael Jacobson, executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, speaks at the City Club of Cleveland about food labeling, nutrition, and how to change America's eating habits.12:00 p.m.
  More from MPR
  Fighting obesity, one meal at a time (03/24/2010)
  Leech Lake tribal members try to break the cycle of obesity (03/26/2010)
  Working toward wellness (03/26/2010)
  When diets don't work, children turn to surgery (03/23/2010)
  Online forum: the childhood obesity problem (03/25/2010)
  Groups launch contest to address obesity in Minn. (03/18/2010)
  Obama to sign proclamation on childhood obesity (02/09/2010)
  Resources
  About Michael Jacobson
  Center for Science in the Public Interest

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