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Next year, the new Central Corridor light rail trains will start running down University Avenue.  Planning has been going on for years.  But one element of creating a successful transit corridor isn’t as obvious as some of the more common concerns like right-of-way or parking.

It’s the question of how do people get to the train from their homes and workplaces in the neighborhoods surrounding the tracks.   In many cases, the answer is – they’ll walk.

Most of us, says Susan Lieberman, believe we will die—we just don’t expect it to happen in our lifetimes. This conversation invites us to consider what steps we can take while we are healthy to avoid stress and anxiety, both for ourselves and those we love, when life approaches its end.

Admitting to the reality of death, at least long enough to be aware of the different ways we can deal with dying, turns out to be good for our health. This important conversation is one you will not want to miss, now available in the archives at KFAI.org.

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Built in the 1890s, the Kirkbride state hospital in Fergus Falls has had a controversial past. Despite being listed on the state’s historical registry, it had been slated for demolition. Last week the Fergus Falls city council agreed to allow a developer from Georgia to convert the vacant treatment center into a $41-million-dollar facility, featuring apartments, a hotel, a gym, and restaurants.

On the next MinneCulture, KFAI producer Susan Gray presents Second Chances: The Story of Fergus Falls State Hospital, and explores the history of this rural institution. Tune in Monday and Wednesday, June 17 and 19, from 7:30 to 8pm.