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What’s ahead for abortion access in Minnesota under a Trump administration 

What’s ahead for abortion access in Minnesota under a Trump administration 

While detailed plans have yet to emerge, health and legal experts, practitioners and advocates in Minnesota are closely monitoring the new administration for hints about what federal changes to abortion could mean for the state.
by Erica Zurek

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South Minneapolis clinic breaks ground

South Minneapolis clinic breaks ground

Southside Community Health Services broke ground on its new Minneapolis clinic Friday, after working for years to plan and secure funding for the facility.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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RFK Jr. wants to 'Make America Healthy Again.' He could face a lot of pushback

RFK Jr. wants to 'Make America Healthy Again.' He could face a lot of pushback

RFK Jr. wants to tackle chronic disease. Despite controversial views on vaccines, his focus on healthy food and taking on special interests may find broad support — and face political headwinds.
by Will Stone and Allison Aubrey

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Suicides in the U.S. military increased in 2023, continuing a long-term trend

Suicides in the U.S. military increased in 2023, continuing a long-term trend

Senior defense officials say suicides in the U.S. military increased in 2023, continuing a long-term trend that the Pentagon has struggled to abate. The increase is a setback after the deaths dipped slightly the previous year.
by The Associated Press

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MinnesotaCare applications now open to Minnesotans regardless of immigration status

MinnesotaCare applications now open to Minnesotans regardless of immigration status

According to the Department of Human Services, irrespective of immigration status, people living in Minnesota can qualify for MinnesotaCare if they have an income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. While applications are now open, coverage doesn’t go into effect until Jan. 1.
by Sarah Thamer

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How are you feeling a week after the election?

How are you feeling a week after the election?

Did the election leave you feeling numb? Or maybe you’re hopeful, relieved, angry or feeling something else entirely. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two therapists about our complicated postelection emotions.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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What happens when a vaccine skeptic leads health policy? Ask Florida

What happens when a vaccine skeptic leads health policy? Ask Florida

Among the names being floated to head the Department of Health and Human Services are RFK Jr. and Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo. Both are vaccine skeptics, which worries pediatricians.
by Maria Godoy

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St. Paul to wipe out medical debt for 32,000 residents

St. Paul to wipe out medical debt for 32,000 residents

City officials said the $40 million program will help alleviate medical costs for debt-strapped residents.
by Dana Ferguson

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Trump plans to revoke many Biden policies. Where does that leave marijuana?

Trump plans to revoke many Biden policies. Where does that leave marijuana?

The president-elect recently affirmed that he supports legalizing marijuana for recreational use. His stance means cannabis could be a rare issue on which Trump carries a Biden policy forward.
by Bill Chappell

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