West Metro
Crash, loss of legs forced two friends to rebuild their lives — again
After fleeing a war-torn country, living in refugee camps and starting new lives in the United States, the two Bloomington men now face a new ordeal.
Variety
Robbinsdale nurse heads to beloved Puerto Rico to help after hurricane
"My heart was getting pulled," said the former Broadway dancer, who has traveled often to the island. "I thought, 'I've got to do something.' "
Local
CaringBridge starts national conversation on 'How We Heal'
CaringBridge's new campaign explores how storytelling and medicine can work together.
Nation
Puerto Ricans who fled to U.S. mainland struggle to find health coverage
Much confusion for those who departed Puerto Rico.
Local
Stearns County deputies are latest in Minnesota to train in de-escalating mental health calls
Last month, 12 of the department's 41 deputies learned about different types of mental illness and acted out role-playing scenarios.
Health
Hurricane Maria's damage to Puerto Rico led to saline solution shortage
Hurricane Maria led to a saline solution shortage.
Science
U's research was pivotal in landmark gene editing trial
The second, third and additional attempts may occur in Minneapolis as researchers race to prove the safety and effectiveness of editing genes inside patients.
Local
For thousands of Minnesota patients, Medicaid will have a new look
Plan lets patients choose their clinic while raising accountability of care.
West Metro
Cities across Minnesota begin to tackle tobacco regulations
Restricting sales has run into economic issues and stout lobbying pressure.
Minneapolis
Tragic year turned hopeful, thanks to U transplant for Puerto Rican toddler
Natalie Anaya's toddler has a rare genetic disorder, one that has killed almost every other child in Puerto Rico diagnosed with it. And that was before Hurricane Maria pounded their home.
Politics
Male aide gets 1-year sentence in sexual assault of 78-year-old Minnesota woman
Advocates say the case highlights deeper problems with the often-secretive response to elder crimes.
Local
Essentia fires about 50 workers over refusal to get flu shots
The Duluth-based health system says many employees ultimately got vaccinations, and that patients will be safer.
St. Paul
Emily Program to narrow eating disorder treatments, drop roughly 250 patients
The eating disorder clinic will focus on patients with severe and dangerous eating disorders.
North Metro
Long-awaited children's hospice and respite home a 'dream come true'
Crescent Cove in Brooklyn Center is one of only three facilities of its kind of in the country.
Local
Minn. counties, cities joining rush of lawsuits against opioid producers
They are joining scores of county and local governments alleging manufacturers and distributors of prescription opioids are largely responsible for an epidemic of dangerous addiction.
Business
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Mental health issues cropping up as financial stress continues on farms
Years of low commodity prices have loaded producers with debt and anxiety.
Music
KFAN's Chris Hawkey opens up about depression
Radio star Chris Hawkey on his lifelong struggles with depression: "I'm a broken individual just like so many other people out there."
Local
Minnesota scientists deploy high-tech tools to map damage from fetal alcohol
Prenatal alcohol exposure affects about 7,000 newborns in Minnesota each year, and its effects remain deeply misunderstood.
Local
Opioid limits sought for Minn. prescribers to fight abuse
A state task force has set new limits on doctors who participate in the state's Medicaid program.
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