Business
Twin Cities union starts program to combat suicide, drug addiction among construction workers
The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council 82 (DC 82) and the Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest (FTIUM). It could be a model for other trades unions in the area.
Local
As fatal overdoses surge, demand for fentanyl test strips grows in Minnesota
More than 100,000 of the lifesaving strips have been distributed since they became legalized.
Duluth
UMD Medical School aims to support Native students, health
UMD is believed to be the only school in the country to require eight hours of instruction on treating Native Americans.
Nation
Even a little alcohol can harm your health: 'Drink less, live longer'
Recent research makes it clear that any amount of drinking can be detrimental. Here's why you may want to cut down on your consumption beyond Dry January.
Local
Minnesota could search sewage for all viruses, not just COVID-19
University of Minnesota research emerges as national scientific group backs broader wastewater surveillance, points to ethical issues.
Politics
HHS secretary urges Minn. DFL leaders to keep 'pushing forward' on abortion access
Xavier Becerra's visit comes as House Democrats vote to enshrine abortion access into state law; GOP calls lack of limits extreme.
Local
New variants show little impact so far on COVID trends in state
Neither COVID-19 nor flu numbers have surged in Minnesota after the holidays, defying seasonal patterns.
Business
Bemidji residents weigh in on proposed Sanford-Fairview merger
About two-thirds of speakers at a public meeting voiced support for the deal and the South Dakota-based health system, which has owned the town's hospital since 2011.
Local
Actors train Minnesota medical providers to avoid racial bias
Live-action simulation by Children's Minnesota seeks to remedy cause of poor health outcomes in minority patients.
Nation
W.Va. announces $83 million opioid settlement with Walgreens
West Virginia has settled for $83 million with Walgreens for the pharmacy store chain's role in perpetuating the opioid crisis in the U.S. state with the most per capita overdose deaths, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey announced Wednesday.
Nation
Feds to investigate nursing home abuse of antipsychotics
The federal government says it will begin a targeted crackdown on nursing homes' abuse of antipsychotic drugs and misdiagnoses of schizophrenia in patients.
Business
Talk of Sanford-Fairview mega-merger moves to Bemidji Tuesday night
Bemidji was chosen as one of several towns in greater Minnesota where South Dakota-based Sanford Health already operates medical facilities.
Business
What you need to know about the Sanford-Fairview mega-merger
The Minnesota- and South Dakota-based health systems want to combine. Here's what we know about the plan and its potential impact on health care in the state.
Local
Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge adds mental health services in metro suburbs
RockBridge Counseling and Mental Health Services will open next week in Crystal, Maplewood and Lakeville.
Local
Deaf woman denied a job at North Memorial agrees to $180K settlement
In a court filing denying discrimination, North Memorial highlighted the challenges greeters were having at the time because of the pandemic.
Variety
Yuen: Your tiny steps toward positive change are yielding big results
Still going strong with New Year's resolutions? Readers share how they've made life changes stick.
South Metro
Eagan man sues West St. Paul buffet after salmonella outbreaks
A man alleges he got sick after dining at the restaurant in November 2021.
Local
Minnesota snuffed measles clusters in 2022, but risks remain
Declining MMR vaccination rates have created pockets in the state where the infectious disease can spread.
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