Wellness Wednesday: Staying connected with seniors during COVID time (and all the time) January 13, 2021 Dr. Kerry Burnight is a chief gerontologist for a product called GrandPad. She's a former professor of geriatric medicine and gerontology, and she also founded the nation's first elder forensics center as well as the national nonprofit Ageless Alliance, 'united against elder abuse.'
Wellness Wednesday: Minnesota COVID-19 vaccine FAQ January 6, 2021 To talk about vaccination, Jill Riley called on an expert: Kris Ehresmann, Minnesota Department of Health director of infectious disease epidemiology.
FAQ: The 63rd Grammys are just one month away. How’s that going to work? December 31, 2020 That’s right, sports fans, the Grammys are on this year — and they’re happening in just a month! Here’s what you need to know about “music’s biggest night”…in COVID time. When are the Grammys happening? January 31, “rain or shine” says the official website with a straight face. The main awards ceremony airs at 7 p.m.…
Wellness Wednesday: Amid rise in overdose deaths, help is available December 30, 2020 Earlier this month, the Minnesota Department of Health put out a report that says drug overdose deaths increased 31% during the first half of 2020, as compared to the first half of 2019. Substance use disorders can affect anyone, but they are preventable and can be treated. It's okay to need help.
Wellness Wednesday: Chance York on the importance of self-knowledge December 23, 2020 Today, Sean McPherson speaks with Chance York, who The Current listeners know as a local rapper. In their conversation, the artist talks about his work in wellness.
Wellness Wednesday: Nora McInerny on grief and gratitude December 16, 2020 Here we are: the most wonderful time of the year! In the year 2020, though, IS it the most wonderful time of the year?
Jeff Tweedy, Dessa, Hold Steady, Trampled by Turtles among artists donating tracks to support First Avenue December 15, 2020 “I got tired of signing ‘Save Our Stages’ petitions and decided to do something,” said Mary Beth Mueller. “Many of us simply cannot imagine this city or the national music landscape without First Avenue. We started emailing bands, and every single one of them responded, ‘yes.’” The statement by Mueller – founder of Kill Kancer…
Country legend Charley Pride has died at age 86 December 12, 2020 An artist with numerous hits and awards, Pride is also remembered as one of country music's first Black superstars. 'I've tried to go onstage and do 110 percent every time I go on,' Pride said in 2012. 'And I think I'm a pretty nice fellow.'
Wellness Wednesday: Supporting young athletes during the COVID-19 pandemic December 9, 2020 Carly Anderson is a licensed psychologist who specializes in sports psychology and is co-owner of Premier Sport Psychology in Edina. She joined Jill Riley to talk about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on young athletes, many of whom are seeing their beloved activities curtailed or changed due to the public health crisis.
Today in Music History: 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' debuts on CBS December 9, 2020 'A Charlie Brown Christmas' made its debut on CBS; Neil James Innes was born; Billy Joel went No. 1 with "We Didn't Start The Fire"; Darren Robinson died of a heart attack, and Chic went No. 1 with "Le Freak".