Class of COVID + Ukrainian children in MN
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Coming up on Morning Edition: State Climatologist Luigi Romolo joins MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the effects of Minnesota's lingering drought conditions.
Coming up at 9 a.m.: James Walsh has been a reporter in the Twin Cities for decades, so a trip to city hall isn’t out of the ordinary. But Walsh recently started using a wheelchair, and that’s changed his experience of getting where he needs to go.
On a recent January day, Walsh found himself trapped inside St. Paul City Hall for over an hour — even though City Hall is technically considered “accessible” under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
MPR News host Angela Davis talks with Walsh about his experience. And they will be joined by two advocates in the disability space to talk about the gaps that still exist here in Minnesota — whether it’s physical access, technology or services.
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| | Ukrainian children thrive in Minnesota after losses in the Russian invasion two years ago |
Special friendships have helped ease Artem Fedorenko’s transition to his new life, particularly a reunion with his best friend from Ukraine. In 2022, a bomb blast took the 10-year-old’s arm. He became one of the first Ukrainian children to receive a prosthetic in Minnesota.
“Why did it happen to my son? My heart hurts. I will always feel this pain for him,” said Oksana Shpakovych, Artem’s mother. “I hope he will forget all this stuff... like a bad dream.” | |
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