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U of M fellowship aims to boost rural obstetrics training and keep labor and delivery units open

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Health

The partnership is launching the new, one-year family medicine obstetrics fellowship next summer to prepare family medicine physicians to provide advanced prenatal, maternity and newborn care in rural communities. The only other fellowship of this kind in Minnesota is at Essentia Health in Duluth.

  • St. Paul's Kellogg-3rd Street Bridge to reopen in November

    After just more than two years, the bridge connecting the east side of St. Paul to Lowertown will reopen by Nov. 15. The new bridge cost was $92.7 million and will have four lanes of vehicle traffic, two barrier-separated trails on both sides of the roadway to provide space for pedestrians and cyclists.

  • Kaprizov scores early as Wild defeat Kraken 5-1

    Kaprizov scored on a breakaway, lifting a backhand shot over a sprawling Daccord. It was his 12th goal in as many games so far this season, moving him into a tie with Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl for the NHL lead.

  • Drzewiecki's field goal as time expires lifts Minnesota past No. 15 Iowa, 13-10

    Drake Lindsey and Jalen Smith connected on a 39-yard pass play on third down from the Minnesota 33 with 39 seconds left to set the Gophers up for the winning points.

  • Houston's Bond earns 12th clean sheet of season as Dynamo play Minnesota to scoreless draw

    Minnesota (8-12-11) has played to a draw in three of its last four games.

  • Deadly ATV crashes surge in Minnesota in October

    Yesterday
    Health

    Most fatal crashes occur when ATVs are traveling along roads or in road ditches, not on the state’s trail system. Excessive speed and not wearing seat belts or helmets are common factors.

  • 'Our vote matters, especially now': Native voters share priorities ahead of midterm elections

    With midterm elections approaching, voter education events and early voting are underway across tribal communities. A Duluth candidate forum hosted in partnership with the American Indian Community Housing Organization brought together state candidates and voters for an evening of conversation.

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