MN: Hunger/Food/Nutrition
'On the edge of catastrophe': A call to arms during Hunger Action Month
September is Hunger Action Month and a food shelf coordinator in Minnesota does not see increased demand going down anytime soon. According to …
MN gets $200 million to reduce emissions in its food systems
The Environmental Protection Agency is giving Minnesota $200 million to reduce emissions in its food systems. The money will impact a large swath …
MN farmers push for more protection from corporate agriculture in Farm Bill
With a September deadline looming for Congress to finish work on renewing the Farm Bill, Minnesota family farmers are pushing for more regulations to …
Midwest network of regenerative farmers is rethinking chicken
By Twilight Greenaway for Civil Eats.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Publi…
Indigi-Baby: MN project gets infants off to a wholesome start
By Jay Gabler for Arts Midwest.Broadcast version by Mike Moen for Minnesota News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Service Collabo…
MN food shelves increasingly nimble in light of concerning data
Food shelves across Minnesota continue to adapt to record demand, that isn't showing any immediate signs of slowing down. This month, Hunger …
Farm innovations in MN seen as tool in ending racial hunger divide
Among Black Minnesotans, some 25% are food insecure. An emerging initiative aims to connect BIPOC communities with healthier and culturally …
MN's no-cost school meals draw interest from research community
As Minnesota school districts near the halfway point of the academic year, plans are taking shape to study the effectiveness of no-cost meals for all …
MN food shelves navigate record high demand
The Thanksgiving holiday is here, as too many Minnesotans still struggle with food insecurity. New state support is on the way, but with record …
MN Implements 'No-Cost Meals' for All Students
With back-to-school season here, Minnesota is implementing no-cost meals for all students, regardless of family income. As districts prepare…
Relief Grants in MN Help Instill Hope in Addressing Food Insecurity
Minnesota saw a record 5.7 million people people visit food shelves last year. While there is still great concern about households not having enough …
MN Shines in Child Well-Being Report, But Pandemic Shows its Impact
An annual report measuring child well-being in the U.S. said several benchmarks have worsened overall. States like Minnesota fared better in the …