Supreme Court appears poised to overturn landmark Roe v. Wade
A draft opinion suggests the U.S. Supreme Court could be poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, according to a Politico report.
Health
Mystery pediatric hepatitis cases investigated in Minnesota
Cases include Minnesota's youngest-ever liver transplant recipient and another child awaiting transplant.
Inspired
Healing hands in Guatemala as Mankato-based Minnesota Doctors for People returns
It signals a hopeful return of medical volunteers to the developing world.
Local
More COVID in wastewater, but 'downturn' on severity of illness
The state appears on the leading edge of an increase in U.S. pandemic activity, but infections haven't translated into more severe cases.
Health
Need motivation to exercise? Try these tricks
Here's how to get off the couch and find a little joy in your workout.
Local
Mpls. recommends masks; two counties in high COVID range
Minneapolis said a local uptick in hospitalizations is enough to warrant indoor use again, but Hennepin County remains at a low risk.
Local
Retention top concern for Twin Cities hospitals, nurses amid negotiations
Pay, benefits, safety, staffing all on the table, but this time through the lens of COVID-19 and its impact on hospital nursing.
Business
Minnesota seeks $1.25 million fine against CVS Caremark over pharmacy rules
Civil money penalty is the largest the Commerce Department has sought under new state regulations for pharmaceutical benefit manufacturers.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis officials say it's time to take lead out of homes
Mayor Jacob Frey announced that more than 3,000 school-age children, the majority of whom are students of color, have been poisoned by lead.
Local
6 in 10 Minnesotans have had COVID-19, according to estimates
Federal estimates show breadth of impact from the winter omicron COVID-19 wave, but not necessarily protection against what's next.
Local
New aspirin guidance influenced by Minnesota research
HealthPartners modeling helps show certain age groups benefit from daily aspirin more than others.
Climate change may push the U.S. toward the 'Goldilocks Zone' for West Nile virus
Climate change may raise cases of a dangerous mosquito-borne virus.
Science
Is 30 minutes of exercise a day enough?
To live longer, research suggests, work out 150 minutes a week.
Local
Twin Cities wastewater shows steady COVID-19 increase
Sewage sampling, COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are gradually rising, but severity of Minnesota's next pandemic phase unclear.
Inspired
Disposal bags help in the battle against drug abuse
Minnetonka company's campaign aims to curb spiking overdoses.
Business
Minnesota reports lowest-ever uninsured rate, but racial disparities worsened
One in 10 Minnesotans of color and American Indians lacked coverage, even as the statewide uninsured rate dropped to 4%.
Local
COVID infections back above Minnesota's high-risk threshold
Health officials watch for uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations, deaths after April increase in infections.
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