Minneapolis
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Illness cases at Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis grow to 69
Only six of the 12 public beaches in Minneapolis remain open.
Local
Minnesota teens with asthma more likely to vape
Researchers wanted to find out how vaping affected teens and young adults with asthma.
Nation
U.S. Navy and Air Force pilots push for earlier cancer screenings
"We are dropping like flies in our 50s from aggressive cancers," a retired Air Force pilot warned. He cited prostate and esophageal cancers, lymphoma and glioblastomas that have struck fellow pilots he knew, commanded or flew with.
Local
As some Minn. students prepare for fair, others already are in class
Most state districts won't start until after Labor Day.
Minneapolis
Komen 3-Day trek is the last scheduled for the Twin Cities
The foundation is cutting back on the number of fundraising walks, from seven cities to four, and the Twin Cities didn't make the cut, an organizer confirmed.
Minneapolis
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Lake Nokomis bacteria outbreak grows to 49; beaches closed for season
The south Minneapolis lake's two beaches will be closed for the rest of the season out of an "abundance of caution," Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board officials said.
Variety
Science
A growing model in Minnesota: Paying doctors like fitness clubs
Monthly fees for primary "concierge" care is growing in Minnesota.
Science
Do fighter pilots have greater prostate cancer risk?
At the heart of the study was a question about extended exposure in the cockpit to radiation.
Science
As more hospitals offer hernia screenings, experts urge caution
Some experts say it may be prompting people to have unneeded surgeries.
Minneapolis
E. coli leads to record number of beach closures in Minneapolis
An overwhelming amount of rain — and one potentially sick swimmer — has led to a summer ruined by the bacteria.
Politics
Diabetes advocates call for action as emergency insulin funding debate continues
Lawmakers again take up effort to help, but funding is still a sticking point.
Minneapolis
Lake Nokomis beaches closed after E. coli sickens 3 kids
The Minneapolis lake's two popular beaches will remain shut down until further notice while the state Department of Health investigates. Health officials ask anyone who fell ill to contact them.
Variety
All those vitamins and supplements you've been taking probably not worth it
Vitamin devotees should shift their loyalty from pills to making lifestyle changes.
Local
Teen lung diseases linked to vaping, Minn. Health Department reports
State health authorities are investigating the link between vaping and e-cigarettes and four cases of severe lung disease among teens and young adults that required prolonged hospital treatment.
Local
Minnesota seeks applicants for "Farm to School" grants
Districts have used the funds to outfit kitchens with on-site cooking equipment and tools.
Local
With kale and tai chi, Minnesota hospitals try a new way to keep patients healthy
Minnesota hospitals have moved beyond fun runs and tree plantings to promote health in their communities.
Science
New signs of how the drug industry fueled the opioid crisis for profit
And it appears that failures mark every point along the supply chain.
Science
Deadly fungal disease may be linked to climate change
Early studies estimate it's fatal in 30 to 60% of cases.
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