Minnesota medical cannabis director resigns leaving 2nd opening for marijuana regulatorDecember 5, 2023 9:13 AMBy Matt SepicThe head of Minnesota’s medical cannabis office is stepping down. The resignation of Chris Tholkes means that the state must now fill two vacancies for top marijuana regulators.
Play2min 39secBlack Americans expect to face racism in the doctor's office, survey findsDecember 5, 2023 5:50 AMBy Maria Godoy For many people of color in this country, a visit to the doctor means being extra careful about their appearance in the hope to be treated fairly during the appointment.
Play4min 34sec3 key facts about RSV and kids this season in MinnesotaDecember 5, 2023 4:00 AMBy Kyra MilesLast year was one of the worst in recent Minnesota history for RSV infections and hospitalizations. This season has been much more manageable, although numbers are rising and health officials are keeping close watch on the data. Here’s what to know.
Cities grapple with costs of removing PFAS from drinking waterDecember 5, 2023 4:00 AMBy Kirsti MarohnThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new, enforceable limits on some PFAS that are much lower than the state’s current advisory limits. If they’re adopted, about a dozen Minnesota cities likely will need to install treatment systems or find a new water source.
Play6min 29secFeeling alone? 5 tips to create connection and combat lonelinessDecember 4, 2023 5:04 AMBy Allison Aubrey We all feel lonely at some point, but long-term social isolation can damage our mental and physical health. A new book called “Project UnLonely” shows how creative expression can foster friendships.
Play4min 24secMinnesota novelist Brian Duren's new 'Gravity' December 4, 2023 4:11 AMBy Euan KerrTwin Cities writer Brian Duren published two novels in the past six months, his latest, “Gravity of Love.” It’s been kind of a wild ride for Duren, who said he’s learned a lot of unexpected things about the books trade.
Play4min 12secHealth is on the agenda at UN climate negotiations. Here's why that's a big dealDecember 3, 2023 3:30 AMBy Alejandra Borunda Advocates say human-driven climate change is hurting people's health worldwide–but taking action like reducing reliance on fossil fuels lowers risks immediately.
RSV rising rapidly; COVID-19 continues its climb and flu season is underwayDecember 1, 2023 3:40 PMBy Benjamin Clary and Craig HelmstetterRespiratory illnesses are on the rise. COVID-19 and more recently influenza have been leading to more hospitalizations, but respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is currently increasing fastest among the three in the Twin Cities seven-county region.
State agencies pledge new steps to reduce nitrate in southeast MinnesotaDecember 1, 2023 2:19 PMBy Kirsti MarohnLast month, the EPA said state agencies need to develop a comprehensive plan to tackle the nitrate problem in eight southeast Minnesota counties’ drinking water. In a letter Friday, commissioners of the departments of health, agriculture and the Pollution Control Agency promised to do more – but said they may need more federal or state money to do so.
Deadly salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupe growsDecember 1, 2023 7:03 AMBy The Associated Press“If you cannot tell if your cantaloupe, including pre-cut cantaloupe or products containing pre-cut cantaloupe is part of the recall, do not eat or use it and throw it away,” the FDA said in a statement.
