Arizona journalism saga has poisoning claim, nasty divorce
An award-winning Arizona newspaper publisher and his wife are locked in a bizarre divorce case that has morphed into something more: a journalism ethics saga.
Stage & Arts
A Dance of Healing
Through music and movement, Gabriel Rodreick tells his story of living with a spinal-cord injury.
Local
Air quality alert for Twin Cities until Thursday night expands to southern Minnesota
It lasts until 6 p.m. Thursday and also covers some areas of central Minnesota.
Local
Soaring insulin prices cause Minn. lawmakers to draft remedies
Many diabetics say they need help, with the price having tripled since 2002.
Local
Ex-Target pharmacist wins $570,000 after alleging retailer broke Medicaid rules
According to the suit, company allegedly broke rules against auto refilling Medicaid prescriptions.
West Metro
Richfield teen fights back from rare, polio-like disorder
Kanani Ali hopes her recovery from acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, will inspire other afflicted kids.
Science
Telemedicine in reverse: Rural Minn. doctors exporting their craft
Telemedicine isn't just a one-way street from the cities to the sticks.
Inspired
Rural Minnesota doctor sews a baby blanket for every newborn he delivers
Dr. Erik Bostrom of Aitkin isn't an obstetrician. But in rural hospitals, delivering babies is part of a family doctor's job. And for Bostrom, it's become his favorite part.
Local
Northern Minnesota senior home's license suspended for multiple health and safety violations
Inspectors found serious health and safety violations that pose "an imminent risk" to its residents.
Music
Yoga mats become concert seats for new Minnesota Orchestra workout series
Minnesota Orchestra musicians provide live, invigorating music for a new series of classes.
Science
5.6 million youths have food allergy
Food allergies can have serious health repercussions with reactions from mild to life-threatening.
Science
No accounting for taste: These artificial flavors are a mystery
Artificial flavors are at the center of a dispute over how ingredients are regulated and how much we know about what we're eating.
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota students, activists press Minneapolis School District to offer free menstrual products
Leaders of Period.MN hope to launch a pilot program for students in need.
West Metro
Local
Telemedicine in Minnesota has increased sevenfold in 5 years
More Minnesotans are connecting with their doctors electronically.
East Metro
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In West Lakeland Township, a home is born for those with traumatic brain injury
Granite House in east metro will provide care for 4 young people in a family setting.
Local
Minnesota medical marijuana expanding to add Alzheimer's
The Minnesota Department of Health is adding the degenerative neurological disorder to its cannabis program, which includes cancer pain, epileptic seizures, PTSD and autism. Research is limited, but findings suggest that cannabis inhibits the formation of proteins linked to memory loss and dementia.
Variety
Not feeling the joy of the season? Here's how to be happier all year
Happiness isn't guaranteed to come to us like a delivery from Amazon Prime, even — or especially — at this time of year.
Local
Opioid epidemic drives thousands of Minn. kids into foster care
Parents' addictions are top reason for removing kids; a new law offers hope.
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