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Minnesota teens are using less cannabis. Some groups are still at higher risk

Minnesota teens are using less cannabis. Some groups are still at higher risk

Minnesota high schoolers are using cannabis at lower rates than a decade ago, but researchers say disparities remain for marginalized groups. Experts point to changing social norms and prevention efforts that may be driving the decline.
by Nicole Ki

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Rochester’s biomedical startup economy is growing. Finding the right workers is harder

Rochester’s biomedical startup economy is growing. Finding the right workers is harder

In Rochester, new biomedical companies are growing out of Mayo Clinic. Local leaders want those companies to stay and grow in the community, but finding the right workers with the right skills is a bigger challenge.
by Catharine Richert

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Recovery: Building a new life after sobriety

Recovery: Building a new life after sobriety

Getting sober is just a first step. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about lifelong recovery with two guests who rebuilt their lives after alcohol and drug abuse brought everything crashing down.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Minneapolis' mobile medical unit is on the move

Minneapolis' mobile medical unit is on the move

In its first year of operation, Minneapolis Mobile Medical Unit staff engaged with over 4,000 community members. Established in response to the opioid crisis, the unit prioritizes outreach to communities with high levels of drug use, including individuals experiencing homelessness and those who are uninsured or underinsured.
by Erica Zurek

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Fewer skipped meals, less stigma: New data on the impact of Minnesota’s universal school meals

Fewer skipped meals, less stigma: New data on the impact of Minnesota’s universal school meals

A trio of new studies shows Minnesota’s universal school meals program is providing a sense of relief to Minnesota families and students who are no longer skipping lunch and worrying less about family budgets.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Bat found in downtown Minneapolis tests positive for rabies

Bat found in downtown Minneapolis tests positive for rabies

The bat was found on Sept. 15, on the sidewalk along Hennepin Avenue between Washington Avenue and Third Street, not far from the Minneapolis Central Library.
by MPR News Staff

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