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988 becomes Minnesota’s go-to call for mental health help 

988 becomes Minnesota’s go-to call for mental health help 

Now starting its third year, the 988 call line has turned into a lifeline for tens of thousands of Minnesotans. Advocates say it’s been a success helping people with all kinds of health needs, although challenges remain to make the system better.
by Jessica Bari

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Midwest sees surge in calls to poison control centers amid bumper crop of wild mushrooms

Midwest sees surge in calls to poison control centers amid bumper crop of wild mushrooms

The warm, soggy summer across much of the Midwest has produced a bumper crop of wild mushrooms — and a surge in calls to poison control centers. At the Minnesota Regional Poison Center, calls from April through July more than tripled over the same period last year.
by Steve Karnowski, Associated Press

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The impact of Iowa’s strict abortion law on Minnesota

The impact of Iowa’s strict abortion law on Minnesota

Iowa’s law banning most abortions after about six weeks of pregnancy goes into effect Monday and Minnesota abortion providers are preparing for an influx.
by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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Minnesota prepares for Iowa’s abortion restrictions to take effect on Monday

Minnesota prepares for Iowa’s abortion restrictions to take effect on Monday

One of the nation’s strictest abortion laws will take effect in Iowa on Monday. Abortion care providers in Minnesota expect an increase in patients as another border state limits abortion access. 
by Erica Zurek

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Boar's Head recalls 200,000 pounds of deli meat linked to a Listeria outbreak

Boar's Head recalls 200,000 pounds of deli meat linked to a Listeria outbreak

The Food Safety and Inspection Service made the announcement Friday. There are 34 cases of Listeria from deli meat across 13 states, including two people who died of Thursday, according to the CDC.
by Lola Murti

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COVID-19 hospitalizations rise for fifth consecutive week in Minnesota

COVID-19 hospitalizations rise for fifth consecutive week in Minnesota

Over 150 people were admitted to hospitals throughout the state with COVID-19 during the week ending July 6. Preliminary data for the week ending July 13 already shows 155 COVID-19 admissions, which is five consecutive weeks of increases.
by Craig Helmstetter

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Gillette Children’s promotes play for kids of all abilities

Gillette Children’s promotes play for kids of all abilities

The St. Paul hospital hopes to inspire others to help build recreational spaces for all with a “day of play” at its inclusive playground.
by Kyra Miles

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