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“What I Eat in a Day” videos have millions of views on TikTok and Instagram. They can be a window into another person’s fridge and their life. But at times, the videos promote extreme calorie deficits and prolonged fasting. 

This isn’t a completely new trend. Before TikTok, people posted their meals on Instagram and celebrities talk about their meals in magazines. There is a public fascination with what other people are eating. Nutritionist Jillian Lampert thinks about that fascination a lot. Lampert is the chief strategy officer of Accanto Health, the parent company of the Emily Program, the Minnesota-based, nationally recognized eating disorder program. She spoke with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about what messages these videos send to viewers, the harm that can be caused by the videos, advice for people who come across the videos, and how people can use social media to promote a healthy relationship with food.

Minnesota weather has turned summery seemingly overnight. MPR’s Chief Meteorologist Paul Huttner joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about this week’s high, possible record breaking temperatures, how long the warmth will last, last frost dates, and rising flood risks.

A massive new report released Tuesday details a long, painful history of mistreatment of Native American people by the University of Minnesota.

The bill to legalize marijuana could make its way to the House and Senate floor this month. But there's both opposition and support in each party.

The death of a parent can feel isolating at any age, but a Twin Cities nonprofit is trying to break through that isolation.

Rural northwest Minnesota is short on workers, but business is booming. We dive into the secret to the region's success and the lessons we can all take away.

Plus the Current's Diane Miller is here with the local music we need to hear.

Tribal and University of Minnesota researchers released a report Tuesday that details a long history of mistreatment of Native people by the university. Native leaders say this is the first time a major American university has critically examined its history with native people. MPR News reporter Dan Kraker has more on the Towards Recognition and University-Tribal Healing, or TRUTH, project.

Northwest Minnesota’s anchor businesses face similar headwinds as other manufacturers, but they've managed to weather the downturns without pulling up stakes and moving to more populated areas. What do these companies know that the rest of the world needs to learn? Senior Economics Contributor Chris Farrell headed north to find out and then joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about it.

Each Sunday evening, Diane Miller hosts “The Local Show” on sister station, The Current. She joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about Minnesota artists to watch.

If you live in Ely, you already know. But for the rest of us, Ely is that unique northern Minnesota town on the edge of the Boundary Waters that's unique in a lot of ways. There's always something happening, whether it’s a fishing derby, snowmobile ride across open water or a wool felting workshop.

MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke to two podcast hosts who offer the inside scoop on the town. Brett Ross hosts “My Ely Story” and Lacey Squier hosts "What’s Up, Ely?”

Janna Knittel is a Minneapolis-based poet and the author of the poetry collections “Fish & Wildlife” and “Real Work.” “Real Work” is a finalist for the Minnesota Book Award. Janna read MPR News host Cathy Wurzer a favorite poem and talked about their inspiration.

For farmers and ranchers in North Dakota and Northwestern Minnesota, this year’s heavy snow has made for a difficult and late start to spring. Ranchers began calving season during the first week of April in a blizzard. Meanwhile, farmers like Mark Askegaard are waiting for the snow to melt so their work can begin. Jake Thompson is the president of the Minnesota Cattleman's Association and has a ranch in Barnesville. Mark Askegaard is an organic farmer who grows grains and soybeans a few miles south of Moorhead. They both joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about how the wet spring has affected them.