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It's not just doctors and nurses. Veterinarians are burning out, too
A spike in pandemic pets is increasing shortages and burnout among veterinarians — a field that already had high rates of suicide. A new mental health initiative offers professional help for free.
‘A lot at risk’: Expanded Willmar lab plays key role in tracking bird flu
The Minnesota Poultry Testing Lab is located in Kandiyohi County for a reason. It’s surrounded by chicken and turkey farms that help make Minnesota one of the top poultry producers in the nation.
Minnesota Legislature approves emergency $1M for bird flu
The bill, which Gov. Tim Walz is expected to sign soon, will help pay for testing materials, equipment and personnel. Lawmakers are expected to field requests for more money as the flu spreads.
Haunting Canada boarding school shot wins World Press Photo
A haunting image of red dresses hung on crosses along a roadside, with a rainbow in the background, commemorating children who died at a residential school created to assimilate Indigenous children in Canada has won the prestigious World Press Photo award.
Avian flu escalates, snares 1 million Minnesota birds
Minnesota animal health officials said Wednesday the latest outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza has now been found in 21 poultry flocks across 11 Minnesota counties. Most are commercial turkey operations.
What we know about the deadliest U.S. bird flu outbreak in 7 years
Nearly 23 million birds have died as a highly pathogenic bird flu virus tears its way through farms and chicken yards. It has spread to at least 24 states in less than two months.
Despite drought Minnesota farmers fared well in 2021
Despite drought conditions that affected much of Minnesota last year, farm profits improved for the second year in a row because of high prices for crops and livestock.