West Metro
Teen birthrate in Hennepin County fell sharply in 2018
Rates have dropped by nearly two-thirds since 2009.
Minneapolis
For decade, nonprofit near Mpls. VA has back of homeless vets
And in his work with Every Third Saturday, collecting and distributing nearly 50,000 items, Tom McKenna has put himself in a good spot.
Science
Map of hypertension hot spots in Minnesota reveals surprises
As many as three in 10 Minnesotans have had the condition diagnosed, and many more have it without knowing it.
Science
Study: People exposed to violence end up isolated, lonely
Another study revealed data that connected hypervigilance among urban residents affected by community and police violence with chronic health conditions.
Variety
Is the classic apple-a-day advice rotten or real?
It's not all talk: The age-old advice may have some merit.
East Metro
New east metro program gets addicts the help they need, when and where they need it
Clinicians were missing the brief window of time when people often seek help for drinking or drugs
Local
Plasma chain faces second complaint over gender-ID discrimination
Minnesota lawsuit against national plasma collection firm now seeks compensation for people denied donation opportunities.
Local
Health care spending was up sharply in Minnesota last year
State's total cost of care increased in 2018, but clinics vary in how much they charge.
East Metro
Minnesota's showdown with Water Gremlin intensifies
As cleanup of lead contamination continues, regulators accuse manufacturer of multiple pollution violations.
Local
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State Senate panel to review Department of Human Services contracts
Gov. Tim Walz says he welcomes scrutiny of the agency.
Local
Documents show DHS broke law more than 200 times in past year
The Minnesota Department of Human Services violated state law with $52 million in contracts and grant commitments to vendors, Indian bands and other state government agencies without proper documentation, according to records.
Local
Minnesota health care providers try to calm immigrants' fears following Trump proposal
Providers hope to dispel fears causing immigrants to avoid health care.
Science
Organ donation process may not be what you think
Inquiry finds procurement companies have delayed autopsies, compromised investigations to harvest body parts.
East Metro
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Water Gremlin can restart Tuesday as judge approves lead cleanup plan
Judge approves lead cleanup plan and allows plant to open Tuesday.
Science
Mayo studying why some patients suffer complications after bariatric surgery
As many as 36% of patients regain weight within five years of their procedure, and as many as 70% suffer complications.
Politics
Vaping epidemic complicates pot legalization in Minnesota
Supporters say rigorously regulated market would actually make both safer.
Science
Study: If you have heart disease, here's how much you should sleep to prevent early death
Short sleep duration can be used to predict long-term health outcomes, researchers found.
East Metro
Battle brews over the state-ordered shutdown of Water Gremlin plant
While some employees demonstrated with their children at the Capitol to reopen the plant, others who had worked there have spoken out about fears of illness and health risks.
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