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Hiking during extreme heat can be deadly. Here's why and how to stay safe

Hiking during extreme heat can be deadly. Here's why and how to stay safe

Heat records have been crumbling this summer in the U.S., creating dangerous conditions for those exerting themselves outside. When the body gets overheated, it struggles to perform basic functions.
by Alina Hartounian

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After a medical crisis, an Iron Range journalist is speaking out about systemic rural health care issues

After a medical crisis, an Iron Range journalist is speaking out about systemic rural health care issues

Having a health crisis in your family is difficult no matter where you live. But in rural areas far from hospitals, the experience can be especially taxing.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Stimulant users caught up in fatal 'fourth wave' of opioid epidemic

Stimulant users caught up in fatal 'fourth wave' of opioid epidemic

Hundreds of Americans continue to die every day from overdoses. More of those deaths now involve stimulants like cocaine and meth mixed with fentanyl. Men of color have been hit particularly hard.
by Lynn Arditi

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Fargoans find safety, community in homeless encampment under First Avenue bridge

Fargoans find safety, community in homeless encampment under First Avenue bridge

“None of us are where we want to be right now, you know what I mean?” James “Wax” Chloupek said. “So why would you want to push us away?" The city of Fargo is exploring options to address the camps.
by Forum News Service

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A new novel about a ‘sandwich’ generation explores middle age and senior synchronized swimming

A new novel about a ‘sandwich’ generation explores middle age and senior synchronized swimming

St. Paul author Sarah C. Johns’ debut novel features three generations of women with a unique family history, and the stars of the show are in their late 50s and and 70s. And they’re working together to ready a team for a senior synchronized swimming competition.
by Emily Bright

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Overlooked: Who suffers the most from the opioid epidemic in Minnesota?

Overlooked: Who suffers the most from the opioid epidemic in Minnesota?

A lack of public health data has masked huge racial disparities in overdose deaths from fentanyl and other opioids. Sahan Journal examined more than 240,000 death records to get a clear and startling picture of the epidemic’s toll.

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After June’s floods, health concerns surface in northeastern Minnesota

After June’s floods, health concerns surface in northeastern Minnesota

It will be weeks until the full extent of damage is known and months until cleanup is complete in Cook and other parts of the state affected by high water. Residents are now in recovery mode and trying to get ahead of possible health effects from soaked structures.
by Erica Zurek

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