Gracie Stockton
@producergracie.bsky.social
Lead producer, Morning Edition & sometimes on the air at @mprnews.org. Stories? ✉️ gstockton@mpr.org. | Former TV news producer. | Artist, book & dog lover.
Coming up on Morning Edition with @cathywurzer.bsky.social at 8:17: Medica CEO Lisa Erickson speaks to taking on UCare clients, Medicare, open enrollment and more. @mprnews.org
November 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Coming up on Morning Edition with @cathywurzer.bsky.social at 8:17: Medica CEO Lisa Erickson speaks to taking on UCare clients, Medicare, open enrollment and more. @mprnews.org
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More weather always on the Updraft blog at @mprnews.org
More weather always on the Updraft blog at @mprnews.org
August 9, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Good morning! ⛈️
More weather always on the Updraft blog at @mprnews.org
More weather always on the Updraft blog at @mprnews.org
Morning Edition is live from WTIP in Grand Marais today! @cathywurzer.bsky.social will speak with the mayor and Visit Cook County’s exec director, we hear from the state fire marshal about the Lutsen Lodge investigation, we go hunting for agates, and much more! Tune in @mprnews.org
August 5, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Morning Edition is live from WTIP in Grand Marais today! @cathywurzer.bsky.social will speak with the mayor and Visit Cook County’s exec director, we hear from the state fire marshal about the Lutsen Lodge investigation, we go hunting for agates, and much more! Tune in @mprnews.org
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Then Congress had to give back its tote bag
July 17, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Then Congress had to give back its tote bag
@birdchick.bsky.social lost her government job, but gained a government dog named Party Pants “who has given so much of her life to government service, and I just want to spoil her rotten in retirement.” Story from @cathywurzer.bsky.social on @mprnews.org www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...
She lost her government job, but gained a government dog named Party Pants
A former Minnesota U.S. Forest Service employee who lost her job in a mass federal layoff by the Trump administration is learning to navigate life with her new adopted husky, a retired sled dog from D...
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July 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
@birdchick.bsky.social lost her government job, but gained a government dog named Party Pants “who has given so much of her life to government service, and I just want to spoil her rotten in retirement.” Story from @cathywurzer.bsky.social on @mprnews.org www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...
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Call to Mind is still gathering stories for an upcoming public radio special about military mental health. If you or someone you know is a veteran or member of the military and has a story to share... email calltomind@americanpublicmedia.org and we'll be in touch!
April 10, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Call to Mind is still gathering stories for an upcoming public radio special about military mental health. If you or someone you know is a veteran or member of the military and has a story to share... email calltomind@americanpublicmedia.org and we'll be in touch!
Yeah, April showers bring May flowers, but what does April sleet and snow bring? #mnwx Weather anytime in the Updraft blog at mprnews.org @mprnews.org
April 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Yeah, April showers bring May flowers, but what does April sleet and snow bring? #mnwx Weather anytime in the Updraft blog at mprnews.org @mprnews.org
We had Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm on @mprnews.org Morning Edition with @cathywurzer.bsky.social today to talk about why the FDA cancelling flu panels matters. Shots take 6 mo to develop, often in eggs. We asked whether bird flu could complicate it, too.
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RFK Jr. cancelled flu vaccine meetings. What does that mean for fall shots?
Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm, the head of the University of Minnesota Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, joined Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the implications of ...
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February 28, 2025 at 6:40 PM
We had Epidemiologist Michael Osterholm on @mprnews.org Morning Edition with @cathywurzer.bsky.social today to talk about why the FDA cancelling flu panels matters. Shots take 6 mo to develop, often in eggs. We asked whether bird flu could complicate it, too.
📖 or 🎧: www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...
📖 or 🎧: www.mprnews.org/story/2025/0...
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Our latest health data roundup for @mprnews.org, by @craigstetter.bsky.social
Hospital admissions due to both COVID-19 and RSV during the last full week of December were up over 30 percent. Hospitalizations due to influenza jumped by just over 150 percent during that same week.
COVID-19, RSV and flu: Up, up and way up
The latest confirmed hospitalization data shows notable increases of just over 30 percent in hospital admissions due to both COVID-19 and RSV during the last full week of December. Hospitalizations du...
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January 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Our latest health data roundup for @mprnews.org, by @craigstetter.bsky.social
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Hospital admissions due to both COVID-19 and RSV during the last full week of December were up over 30 percent. Hospitalizations due to influenza jumped by just over 150 percent during that same week.
COVID-19, RSV and flu: Up, up and way up
The latest confirmed hospitalization data shows notable increases of just over 30 percent in hospital admissions due to both COVID-19 and RSV during the last full week of December. Hospitalizations du...
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January 10, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Hospital admissions due to both COVID-19 and RSV during the last full week of December were up over 30 percent. Hospitalizations due to influenza jumped by just over 150 percent during that same week.
January 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
January 10, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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High blood pressure disorders are the leading cause of maternal mortality in industrialized countries, and their prevalence is increasing.
Home monitoring helps moms track blood pressure after birth, reducing risks
High blood pressure disorders affect one in seven patients during pregnancy or after delivery, leading to an increased risk of dangerous complications that can include stroke, heart failure and seizur...
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December 20, 2024 at 12:37 PM
High blood pressure disorders are the leading cause of maternal mortality in industrialized countries, and their prevalence is increasing.
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Hundreds celebrated the winter solstice tonight with a lantern-lit parade through south Minneapolis with puppets from In the Heart of the Beast Theatre.
After a snowy singalong around bonfires in the park, revelers returned to the theatre for hot soup and more musical performances.
After a snowy singalong around bonfires in the park, revelers returned to the theatre for hot soup and more musical performances.
December 21, 2024 at 4:58 AM
Hundreds celebrated the winter solstice tonight with a lantern-lit parade through south Minneapolis with puppets from In the Heart of the Beast Theatre.
After a snowy singalong around bonfires in the park, revelers returned to the theatre for hot soup and more musical performances.
After a snowy singalong around bonfires in the park, revelers returned to the theatre for hot soup and more musical performances.
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I managed to mash out a few words that went on @mprnews.org tonight, you can read them via the link below.
Always a privilege to share photos of the artists and community members that make my corner of the city so special.
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Always a privilege to share photos of the artists and community members that make my corner of the city so special.
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December 21, 2024 at 5:03 AM
I managed to mash out a few words that went on @mprnews.org tonight, you can read them via the link below.
Always a privilege to share photos of the artists and community members that make my corner of the city so special.
www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...
Always a privilege to share photos of the artists and community members that make my corner of the city so special.
www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...
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The Geminids are one of the best and most visible annual meteor showers, when at least 120 meteors can usually be seen per hour. But 2024 will be different, thanks to the year's final full moon.
The Geminids meteor shower peaks at the end of the week. Here's what to expect
The Geminids are one of the best and most visible annual meteor showers, when at least 120 meteors can usually be seen per hour. But 2024 will be different, thanks to the year's final full moon.
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December 12, 2024 at 6:29 PM
The Geminids are one of the best and most visible annual meteor showers, when at least 120 meteors can usually be seen per hour. But 2024 will be different, thanks to the year's final full moon.
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NEW: After reviewing leaked documents, we have found UnitedHealth is strategically limiting access to a treatment for thousands of children with autism across the country in order to cut costs.
Advocates say the company’s strategy may be illegal.
www.propublica.org/article/unit...
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Advocates say the company’s strategy may be illegal.
www.propublica.org/article/unit...
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UnitedHealth Is Strategically Limiting Access to Critical Treatment for Kids With Autism
Leaked internal documents show that the insurance giant is culling providers of applied behavior analysis from its network and scrutinizing the medical necessity of therapy. Advocates say the company’...
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December 13, 2024 at 1:34 PM
NEW: After reviewing leaked documents, we have found UnitedHealth is strategically limiting access to a treatment for thousands of children with autism across the country in order to cut costs.
Advocates say the company’s strategy may be illegal.
www.propublica.org/article/unit...
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Advocates say the company’s strategy may be illegal.
www.propublica.org/article/unit...
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In August, Carter proposed a 7.9 percent increase in the property tax levy. Council members turned aside the measure supported by Carter, voting 5 to 1 to hold the levy hike to 5.9 percent.
St. Paul City Council passes property tax increase, makes cuts to mayor's spending plan
The St. Paul City Council approved a property tax levy increase that’s less than what Mayor Melvin Carter wanted — even after he reduced his original proposal. Like municipalities and counties across ...
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December 12, 2024 at 12:55 PM
In August, Carter proposed a 7.9 percent increase in the property tax levy. Council members turned aside the measure supported by Carter, voting 5 to 1 to hold the levy hike to 5.9 percent.
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The governor sat down with @mprnews.org for this first time since he lost his bid for VP. www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...
Gov. Tim Walz says he’ll propose anti-fraud measures, reflects on VP bid
In his first interview with MPR News since his vice presidential run, Tim Walz said he still has “privilege” of serving as Minnesota governor, urged lawmakers to work together in divided government.
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December 13, 2024 at 1:26 PM
The governor sat down with @mprnews.org for this first time since he lost his bid for VP. www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...
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Well, we didn’t win but we got to see the Walter Cup! 29 more games to go!
December 2, 2024 at 1:56 AM
Well, we didn’t win but we got to see the Walter Cup! 29 more games to go!
December 2, 2024 at 12:16 PM
Very proud of this story. @mprnews.org #pwhl #mnfrost #womenssports
In 1994, Minnesota became the first state to sanction girl’s high school hockey — and for 29 years, the Steve Carroll Goalie School has been training athletes ages 6 to 14, no matter their gender. www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...
In 1994, Minnesota became the first state to sanction girl’s high school hockey — and for 29 years, the Steve Carroll Goalie School has been training athletes ages 6 to 14, no matter their gender. www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...
PWHL’s success inspires young girls to dream of pro hockey career
The Steve Carroll Goalie School has been training young athletes — no matter their gender — for nearly three decades. Now, with the success of Minnesota’s professional women’s hockey team, girls at C...
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December 1, 2024 at 10:48 PM
Very proud of this story. @mprnews.org #pwhl #mnfrost #womenssports
In 1994, Minnesota became the first state to sanction girl’s high school hockey — and for 29 years, the Steve Carroll Goalie School has been training athletes ages 6 to 14, no matter their gender. www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...
In 1994, Minnesota became the first state to sanction girl’s high school hockey — and for 29 years, the Steve Carroll Goalie School has been training athletes ages 6 to 14, no matter their gender. www.mprnews.org/story/2024/1...
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On the mic this morning @mprnews.org
December 1, 2024 at 12:12 PM
On the mic this morning @mprnews.org
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“For these young girls to set those goals is huge,” Minnesota Frost goalie Maddie Rooney said in October. “... youth can just come and see us play in person and on the TV screen and have role models.”
PWHL's success inspires young girls to dream of pro hockey career
The Steve Carroll Goalie School has been training young athletes — no matter their gender — for nearly three decades. Now, with the success of Minnesota’s professional women’s hockey team, girls at C...
www.mprnews.org
November 27, 2024 at 2:20 PM
“For these young girls to set those goals is huge,” Minnesota Frost goalie Maddie Rooney said in October. “... youth can just come and see us play in person and on the TV screen and have role models.”