Minneapolis
Apparent norovirus outbreak closes part of Minnehaha Academy
School officials will sanitize the building and reopen on Monday.
Nation
Threat of Zika virus likely to return this spring
Virus is now showing up from Asia to South Pacific.
Local
Gov. Dayton seeks quick vote on MinnesotaCare 'buy-in'
Dayton, two legislators push MinnesotaCare expansion, creating competition in market.
Minneapolis
Mayo, Norway partner up to push the limits of survival for hypothermia victims
Advances in resuscitating frozen patients are improving the odds for hypothermia victims.
Minneapolis
A doctor who gave her all to the American Indian community retires
Retiring Dr. Lydia Caros has been the pediatrician to generations of children in Minneapolis.
Science
Hearing aids may soon be sold over the counter
The goal: Stylish ear devices that amplify and clarify sound and connect wirelessly to smartphones, tablets, televisions and digital assistants.
Science
Fairview asks: Can genetic tests improve high blood pressure care?
A collaboration with a local genetics research firm aims to determine if DNA tests can steer patients to more effective treatment for high blood pressure.
South Metro
Shakopee care facility blamed after resident drinks detergent, dies
The resident of the memory care provider was known to take food and drinks from the kitchen.
East Metro
Abuse report: Care center resident was posed as cocaine user in video
City attorney is reviewing the allegations for possible criminal charges. Facility said if fired the workers involved.
Business
St. Jude Medical MRI-safe pacemaker gets long-awaited FDA approval
Regulatory approval to sell the device should boost sales and Abbott Laboratories' bottom line.
West Metro
Hennepin County renews push to slow heroin overdoses
Hennepin County enlists range of allies to educate public on opioid deaths in a new yearlong initiative.
Local
Flu spike prompts hospital restrictions
13 Allina sites affected after state reports a mild but widespread outbreak.
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Variety
Restorative yoga class in St. Paul puts the 'ah' in asana
Restorative yoga allows you to relax and release muscle tension by barely lifting a finger.
Variety
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Botox is booming among millennials — some as young as 18
Selfie culture prompts preventive approach by a generation of younger users.
Local
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Surrogacy is the latest reproductive rights debate at the Minnesota Capitol
Battle pits infertile couples against faith groups, who call it "renting a womb."
Minneapolis
Medicare disciplines Fairview over patient runaway
Parents say the incident at the University of Minnesota Medical Center last month was only one of the failures that jeopardized their 13-year-old.
Variety
Na-meow-ste: The cat yoga trend has arrived in Minnesota
Shelter cats are the latest accessory at yoga class, and you can take one home afterward.
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