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After judge's ruling against 'Obamacare,' what happens now?
A federal judge's ruling would, if upheld, wipe away the entire Affordable Care Act, the health care overhaul championed by President Barack Obama and twice sustained by the Supreme Court.
Inspired
Meet Hal: A robot that helps train health workers for a crisis
Increasingly sophisticated simulators are on the front lines of health care workers' training.
Local
Minnesota has plenty of jobs, but health insurance? No
Despite a strong economy, 1.1M Minnesotans rely on public health insurance.
Local
Despite ACA ruling, nothing changes for Minnesota
With the ruling likely to be appealed, it will likely take months for it to go through the court process.
Variety
Snow shoveling shouldn't be deadly
Most people don't know what happens inside their body when they are outside in cold weather.
U.S. judge overturns Obama health care law
The ruling out of Texas, which threw a dagger into the Affordable Care Act, came on the eve of the deadline for Americans to sign up for coverage in the federal insurance exchange created under the law.
Inspired
Pinky Swear Foundation helps families of children with cancer pay the bills
The Minnesota foundation gives away $1 million a year to families facing childhood cancer.
Science
About half of teens have never talked to doctor alone, study finds
There are many reasons a doctor would want to begin discussing topics such as mental health, sexual and reproductive health early.
Science
DNA rearrangement may be behind Alzheimer's disease
DNA is altered during patient's life, study says.
Arizona journalism saga has poisoning claim, nasty divorce
An award-winning Arizona newspaper publisher and his wife are locked in a bizarre divorce case that has morphed into something more: a journalism ethics saga.
Stage & Arts
A Dance of Healing
Through music and movement, Gabriel Rodreick tells his story of living with a spinal-cord injury.
Local
Air quality alert for Twin Cities until Thursday night expands to southern Minnesota
It lasts until 6 p.m. Thursday and also covers some areas of central Minnesota.
Local
Soaring insulin prices cause Minn. lawmakers to draft remedies
Many diabetics say they need help, with the price having tripled since 2002.
Local
Ex-Target pharmacist wins $570,000 after alleging retailer broke Medicaid rules
According to the suit, company allegedly broke rules against auto refilling Medicaid prescriptions.
West Metro
Richfield teen fights back from rare, polio-like disorder
Kanani Ali hopes her recovery from acute flaccid myelitis, or AFM, will inspire other afflicted kids.
Science
Telemedicine in reverse: Rural Minn. doctors exporting their craft
Telemedicine isn't just a one-way street from the cities to the sticks.
Inspired
Rural Minnesota doctor sews a baby blanket for every newborn he delivers
Dr. Erik Bostrom of Aitkin isn't an obstetrician. But in rural hospitals, delivering babies is part of a family doctor's job. And for Bostrom, it's become his favorite part.
Local
Northern Minnesota senior home's license suspended for multiple health and safety violations
Inspectors found serious health and safety violations that pose "an imminent risk" to its residents.
Music
Yoga mats become concert seats for new Minnesota Orchestra workout series
Minnesota Orchestra musicians provide live, invigorating music for a new series of classes.
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