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Preparation scene Tyrone MinerIt was hard to turn down the invitation. Miner, who I covered when he was a state champion sprinter and jumper in track and field at St. Paul Central High School in the late 1980s, called me about a month ago and invited me to the grand opening of the Mari Center in St. Paul’s North End neighborhood. In an interview with Fox 9 News hours before the grand opening, Miner, who has taught physical education at Osseo High School for more than 20 years, said the Mari Center is an inclusive facility. “The Mali Center is…

This story is a part of “A Year in the Wild Kitchen of the Great Lakes,” a series in partnership with expert forager Lisa M. Rose with the mission of nurturing a deeper connection with the natural world through foraging. To get started with your foraging journey, begin here with our “Framework to Sustainable and Safe Practices.” Foraging encourages sustainability and promotes a deeper understanding of ecological balance by fostering a relationship with local ecosystems. By blending the old with the new — traditional recipes with wild, foraged foods — we not only preserve our culinary heritage but also embrace a sustainable approach…

Touch meets technology in Moonbird, a duo of a portable breathing coach and meditation app. The Moonbird breathing device is designed to teach you how to use breathing techniques to reduce anxiety, stress, and sleep better. It fits in the palm of your hand and expands so you can move with your breath. Moonbird connects to a meditation app that tracks your breath, provides biofeedback, and guides you through specific meditations. I’ve used meditation apps before, but whenever I try to meditate, my mind wanders. So much, in fact, that I forget I was trying to meditate in the first…

The foods we eat can help reduce (or exacerbate) inflammation.”Foods labeled ‘anti-inflammatory’ usually contain natural compounds that help the body avoid or fight inflammation,” says Priya Reddy, MD, a rheumatologist at Southwest Florida Rheumatology in Tampa Bay and board member of the Association for Women in Rheumatology.While some inflammation is good (it’s part of the body’s natural immune response), chronic inflammation can cause or exacerbate many chronic health problems, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and arthritis, says Dr. Reddy. Research shows that incorporating certain foods into your diet is one of many interventions that can help reduce overall…

Dylan McDonnell brews an ancient Egyptian beer using ingredients such as sycamore figs, Israeli golden raisins, frankincense and 3,000-year-old yeast.ABC4Dylan McDonnell’s beer, nicknamed “Sinai Sour,” is slightly salty with apricot aromas and a floral aftertaste. During the COVID-19 lockdown, countless people picked up new hobbies: some took up knitting, others took up baking. Beer-loving Utah native Dylan McDonnell decided to try brewing beer just like the ancient Egyptians did 3,500 years ago. His experiments required ancient Egyptian recipes, a number of unusual ingredients, and a lot of patience, but McDonnell has now succeeded in brewing a beer that closely resembles…

There are 1.5 million LGBT adults over the age of 65 in the U.S. For all older adults, aging brings with it many mental health issues, but for LGBT older adults as well as transgender and gender nonconforming older adults, mental health is an even more pressing issue. According to the SAGE report, LGBTQ older adults face a higher risk of mental health issues due to a lifetime of discrimination, which means they have less access to adequate community support, adequate health care, and economic stability than their heterosexual, cisgender peers. LGBTQ older adults are at higher risk of being…

There are some seriously crazy craft beers out there incorporating everything from frozen pizza to squid ink, but Utah homebrewer Dylan McDonnell has attempted the ultimate beer experiment by recreating an ancient Egyptian recipe using real ancient yeast. McDonnell, who also holds a master’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies, was inspired by the habit of baking at home during the pandemic. He remembers seeing video game designer Seamus Blackley share a video on social media of him baking bread with 4,500-year-old Egyptian yeast. As an aspiring homebrewer, McDonnell wondered if he could replicate the concept with beer. The process ultimately…

GREENFIELD — A group of teens who have been rehearsing since November will share their work with an audience on Sunday, June 23, at “Mind Matters Most: A Mental Health Cabaret.” Audience members will be taken on a vaudeville-style time-traveling tour through segments that address themes such as healthy relationships, family dynamics and supporting a loved one in crisis. The performance, scheduled for 7 p.m. at the Hawks & Reed Performing Arts Center, will be followed by a Q&A with performers and artistic leaders. “We worked really hard,” cast member Len Wagenbeek said during rehearsals Thursday night. [audience members] Not…

After more than 60 years, students at Okanagan College in Kelowna will be able to exercise on campus. On June 20, donors, community leaders and members gathered at Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus to hear the announcement that construction will begin on the Recreation and Wellness Centre. The facility will be used by students, staff and university athletes, as well as for gatherings and other events. “I think about all that sport has given me,” Okanagan College president Neil Fassina said. He said throughout his school years he relied heavily on camps, gyms and sports to build community, make friends and…

After more than 60 years, students at Okanagan College in Kelowna will be able to exercise on campus. On June 20, donors, community leaders and members gathered at Okanagan College’s Kelowna campus to hear the announcement that construction will begin on the Recreation and Wellness Centre. The facility will be used by students, staff and university athletes, as well as for gatherings and other events. “I think about all that sport has given me,” Okanagan College president Neil Fassina said. He said throughout his school years he relied heavily on camps, gyms and sports to build community, make friends and…