Variety
Yuen: Parents, it's time to safely put away the gummies
After Minnesota legalized hemp-derived products containing THC last summer, the number of cases of kids ingesting cannabis is way up.
Politics
Push at Capitol to fund menstrual products for students in Minnesota public schools
Supporters say pads and tampons are as essential as toilet paper and soap in school bathrooms.
Local
Pediatric vaccinations decline in Minnesota amid COVID-19, parent hesitancy
The decline is another impact of a pandemic that has now caused more than 14,000 COVID-19 deaths in Minnesota.
Business
U of M wants teaching hospital back as part of expansion plan
The Sanford and Fairview health systems have said the U could negotiate to repurchase the University of Minnesota Medical Center.
Local
A new drug aims to delay diabetes, and child in Minnesota is among the first to try it
Screening can identify kids falling into Type 1 diabetes, and now there is a drug to do something about it.
Local
Clinical care improves, but still trails pre-COVID levels in Minnesota
Keeping in touch with patients is one of the keys to better outcomes, nonprofit survey finds.
Local
Minnesota offers last chance access to free COVID-19 tests
COVID-19 levels remain low in Minnesota, but coronavirus variants present concern and need for testing access.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis expands its network of sensors sniffing for toxic air
The city's air monitoring program is designed to bring data to residents, but some say more action is needed against industrial sites.
Local
Brooks: Antivaxxers try out some new losing election slogans at State Capitol
Extremists rally against vaccines and/or the prospect of ever winning another statewide election.
Variety
Dry January too daunting? Consider a damp January
Folks are cutting back rather than trying to completely stop their booze consumption.
Local
Minnesota could bump up some home care provider salaries by 31%
The contract, subject to final approval, would seek to stabilize that workforce at a time of growing need in the state.
Nation
What we know about the 'kraken' COVID variant XBB.1.5 and why it's causing concern
It has quickly become the dominant strain in the U.S.
Video
Damar Hamlin's doctors say he is communicating with them
The Bills safety has shown what physicians treating him are calling "remarkable improvement over the past 24 hours." Read more about his recovery here.
Local
No sign yet of holiday bump in COVID-19, flu levels in Minnesota
The XBB variant has become a dominant source of COVID-19 in other states, and could be a concern if it emerges in Minnesota.
West Metro
Minnetonka reaches tentative agreement to buy Marsh wellness center from YMCA
If the City Council approves the deal, the Marsh would be the second fitness center owned by the city of Minnetonka.
Local
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Radon testing down 40% as home buyers forgo inspections in hot market
The Department of Health urges people to test their homes for the carcinogen during Radon Action Month.
Nation
Social media use is linked to brain changes in teens, research finds
Results showed that "teens who grow up checking social media more often are becoming hypersensitive to feedback from their peers."
Variety
Yuen: New leaf, new year? Don't underestimate the power of small
What if the secret to a better you wasn't about achieving bold feats, but sticking to low-effort habits?
Local
Boutique gyms offer 'sense of community' in Twin Cities suburbs
Franchises are opening at a brisk pace as remote workers look for connection outside of the office.
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