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Minnesota slows per-patient spending on chronic diseases
A report card had good and bad news for the state. Though it cited innovations in care, "even if we are more successful at controlling per-person spending, the increase in prevalence ... is going to ruin us in the long term."
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'Playgrounds on steroids': Ninja warrior gym craze sweeps Minnesota
At least six ninja warrior gyms have sprung up in the Twin Cities, inspired by the obstacle-course competition made popular on NBC's television show "American Ninja Warrior." And more are coming.
Local
Candidates agree: Health care is the top issue in Minn. governor's race
DFL and GOP candidates offer up vastly different fixes.
Business
Minnesota unveils new guidelines on opioid prescribing
In addition to tighter prescribing, Lt. Gov. Tina Smith promoted a "penny-a-pill" fee on certain prescription painkillers to fund prevention and treatment programs.
Local
Families of elder abuse victims speak out, wield new power at Capitol
In recent weeks this coalition, known as Elder Voice Family Advocates, has emerged from obscurity to play a central role in early efforts by the administration of Gov. Mark Dayton to reform Minnesota's troubled system for responding to violent crimes and other forms of abuse in senior homes.
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Bemidji Burger Kings closed after 27 people get salmonella
The fast-food sites may not reopen until late next week.
Science
Reframing how you think about aging could be good for your health
Negative stereotypes of older people are pervasive. A shift in perspective could be good for our health.
Local
Autism, sleep apnea added to Minnesota list for medical marijuana
Health Department is gradually expanding the list of conditions for medical cannabis.
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Not all body fat is created equal
Sometimes, regardless of weight loss, the midsection still doesn't appear toned and flat. It all has to do with the different types of fat.
Science
'Tooth squeeze' can make holiday travel a real pain
Tiny bubbles in teeth can be painful when flying.
Science
Quicker HIV detection improves patients' outlook
Earlier treatment can diminish the level of the virus detectable in a patient's bloodstream.
Local
Minnesota counties file lawsuits against opioid manufacturers
They join a wave of lawsuits across the country trying to recoup costs for the public health crisis.
Local
Gov. Dayton calls for new elder-abuse work group
He'll appoint AARP officials to lead reform efforts ahead of 2018 Legislature.
St. Paul
2-year-old dies in St. Paul foster home; license suspended
The license holder declined to discuss the death or the action by regulators.
Local
ER usage helps explain wide swings in Minnesota medical spending
Annual cost-of-care report shows major savings achieved by some clinics.
West Metro
Plymouth joins other cities, bumps up minimum tobacco-buying age to 21
Four Twin Cities suburbs have now raised the minimum age.
Local
Minnesota patients alarmed at medical marijuana shortage
State-licensed provider blames lack of supplies on holiday, third-party lab.
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Despite major risks, Minnesota teens embracing DIY tattoos
Hand-poked body art is going mainstream, worrying health experts.
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