Nation
Illinois Democrats say abortion-access protections are a promise: 'You're safe here'
Access to abortion is essentially locked down in Illinois. But Democrats are looking for ways to further protect the practice and its availability, including to outsiders who potentially face home-state penalties for seeking treatment here.
Politics
Minnesota announces $60.5 million settlement with e-cigarette maker Juul
State will net about $43 million after legal fees.
Local
Minn. nursing board considers firing executive director after licensing, discipline delays
The board is meeting Thursday after complaints about Kimberly Miller, who assumed the post in 2021.
Nation
Drug shortages approach an all-time high, leading to rationing
Thousands of patients are facing delays in getting treatments for life-threatening diseases.
Local
Lawmakers pulling together exemption for Mayo Clinic in Minnesota nurse staffing bill
Other hospitals cry foul over special treatment while they get hit with costly new regulations.
Local
This nurse quit because of the stress. Now she helps others stay on the job.
Health system lauded for paying workers to seek out support from resiliency coach to address rising stress, burnout.
Minneapolis
He's Minneapolis' new health commissioner. Here's what he wants to get done.
Substance abuse, homelessness and racial equity top the agenda of Damōn Chaplin
Local
U researcher seeks to put tarnished Alzheimer's discoveries back on track
Redo of landmark 2006 study is first step while U continues investigation of image manipulation.
Business
Mayo Clinic study shows staggering cost of menopause for women in workforce
Researchers surveyed more than 4,000 participants at four Mayo Clinic sites in Minnesota, Arizona, Florida and Wisconsin.
Local
New EPA rule targets taconite industry, the biggest mercury polluter in Minnesota
Mercury, a powerful neurotoxin, is a major pollutant in the state's waters.
Local
He survived COVID. 2½ years later, he returned to thank his caregivers.
Two and a half years after Rick Ulrich was hospitalized on a ventilator, the father of three returned Thursday to thank the health care workers who saved his life.
Local
4 things expected to change for Minnesotans with the end of the COVID emergency
Some Minnesota hospitals fear losing flexibility granted during the federal COVID emergency that, they say, made the system work better overall.
Nation
St. Paul
Meet the longtime St. Paul pharmacist who thinks the future won't be about filling prescriptions
John Hoeschen has owned St. Paul Corner Drug since 1997.
Business
Hy-Vee moves beyond groceries with new diet and exercise subscription
The program is thought to be the first of its kind for a U.S. grocer, per one expert.
Local
'It got very bad, very quickly': Families with transgender kids seek refuge in Minnesota
Advocates report more contact from families in other states that have banned or restricted gender-affirming care.
Minneapolis
Minneapolis warns dog owners as canine flu spreads
Minneapolis dog owners advised to avoid contact between dogs, steer clear of areas where there are lots of dogs.
Local
St. Paul farmers teach children how their food is grown
Exposing young children to vegetables and fruits means they are much more likely to eat them into adulthood, health advocates say.
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