Local
Social media rumors inflame crowds outside Twin Cities trauma units
Two Twin Cities hospitals have faced angry crowds after shootings this fall; in both cases, lockdown procedures worked, they say.
Local
Minnesota reports first hepatitis A case linked to tainted blackberries
Illness counts rise from national outbreaks involving blackberries and Salinas romaine lettuce.
Local
Minnesota bans some 'spinning battle' toys for excessive lead
State investigators found 15 knockoff "spinning battle'' toys can be toxic to children.
Local
Minnesota investigation points to vitamin E's role in vaping lung injuries
Outbreak has killed 47 vapers nationally, three in Minnesota, but the cause has been elusive.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis sees spike in overdoses, with opioids causing most deaths
Heroin, opioids No. 1 killer on city streets as this year's overall cases surpass 2018's total.
Local
Minnesota says pollution rules would 'kneecap' water protections
Minnesota regulators say proposal would trample their enforcement rights.
Local
M Health Fairview to cut staff, consider trims to hospitals
A five-week "war room" planning session addressed competitive pressures and an $80 million shortfall next year.
Science
University of Minnesota research IDs risks for second childhood cancers
Second cancers were more common in patients who received platinum-based chemo drugs, and breast cancers were more common in patients who received so-called alkylating chemo drugs.
Variety
Good night's sleep may help prevent Alzheimer's
A study found that during deep sleep, the brain goes through a sort of self-cleaning process that could remove toxins associated with the disease.
East Metro
Judge orders Water Gremlin to finalize cleanup plans
Judge Leonardo Castro ruled that the company must begin immediate remediation plans to clean up lead contamination in employees' vehicles, test their homes for lead and carry out abatement if needed.
Science
Men may fare worse than women with same condition
Yet medicine often uses a unisex approach, which can have dire results.
Minneapolis
For mom of Mpls. shooting victim, saving life is just half the battle
Thanks to advances in medical care, more gunshot victims are surviving serious injury than ever before. But as one Minneapolis case shows, the road to recovery can leave families facing severe financial straits,
Business
Some bagged salads sold at Minnesota stores recalled
Target and Aldi labels are included on the list.
Local
Deaths increase under new heart donor system, U research team finds
New guidelines aimed to rush hearts to sickest patients and reduce wait times.
Local
Doctors use improv to combat burnout, build listening skills
The training exercise was the first created by HealthPartners and hosted by the Brave New Workshop comedy theater, but it is part of a national movement in response to studies showing that poor communication is worsening everything from doctor burnout to misdiagnosis.
Duluth
Local governments must decide whether to remain in massive opioid lawsuit
Local governments are weighing how to get the most from the drug companies they blame for causing the epidemic.
Local
Nation
U.S. shelves plan to sharply cut nicotine in cigarettes
Retreat on new cigarette rules a victory for industry.
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