Local
Planned Parenthood consolidates to cover Minnesota, Dakotas, Nebraska and Iowa
The move gives the new St. Paul-based group stronger financial backing and regional political influence, but also the challenge of working in two conservative states.
North Metro
Following rejection in Forest Lake, mental health facility for kids finds new chance in East Bethel
East Bethel's embrace of proposed site is "night and day" compared to project's failed foray into Forest Lake.
Local
Union workers settle contract dispute at Mayo's Albert Lea hospital
SEIU Healthcare Minnesota members approved the new contract Monday.
TV & Media
Minnesota's Royce White blasts NBA in new HBO interview
The former Minnesota high school basketball standout continues his crusade for a better understanding of mental-health issues.
Brain scans show that some people are hard-wired to be BFFs
Scientists have found that the brains of close friends respond in remarkably similar ways.
Local
About-face on abortion fellowship leaves U with whiplash
Fierce reactions follow the decision to back out of a grant-funded fellowship to expand the practice and training of reproductive health and abortion services.
Local
As more cancer patients survive, workplace protections fall short
It's unclear how many cancer patients lose employment because they're not ready to return to work. But studies show that just 40 percent are back at work within six months.
Science
Kidney stone pain overtreated in ER but lighter approach just as effective, data say
At three HealthEast east metro ERs over three years, patients who were given Toradol anti-inflammatory drugs generally had better results.
Science
'Rapid autopsy' seeks clues to cancer within hours of death
The idea is to obtain tumor tissue immediately after death — before it has a chance to degrade.
Variety
Looking for a break from workday stress? Try hydromassage at downtown Minneapolis Y
Masseuse-free massage offers benefits after a workout or as active recovery.
Science
Research on NFL players' brains may reveal clues for abuse survivors
Domestic violence can mirror football injuries.
Politics
Dayton vetoes abortion bill that requires asking about ultrasound
Doctors would have had to offer patients a look.
Health
Woman's fentanyl overdose in N. Mankato prompts murder charge against alleged dealer
The powerfully addictive synthetic opioid fentanyl killed a southern Minnesota woman in her apartment, and the man accused of selling it to her has been charged with murder.
St. Paul
Dozens rally at State Capitol for more affordable prescription drugs
Chants of "Patients over profits!" rang out as protesters called for legislation aimed at pharmaceutical industry.
St. Paul
Gillette Children's shapes kids' bones for a healthy life
Gillette Children's strives for a perfect fit in creating custom devices for young patients.
Minneapolis
Smoking age is back on the front burner in Minneapolis
The City Council will hold a public hearing Monday on raising the legal age for buying tobacco to 21.
Minneapolis
Inspectors shut down Uptown dealer of raw milk, uninspected meat
Uptown Locavore remains closed as the city Health Department considers next step.
World
Experimental Ebola vaccine sent to Congo in hopes of containing new outbreak
An intervention like that could potentially have saved thousands of lives had it been ready in 2014.
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