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Pedestrian deaths have fallen for the first time since the pandemic

Pedestrian deaths have fallen for the first time since the pandemic

After hitting a 40-year high in 2022, pedestrian deaths decreased last year to just over 7,300, according to a new report by the Governors Highway Safety Association.
by Lola Murti

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Therapists say summer break is the perfect time for children to learn skills for their mental health

Therapists say summer break is the perfect time for children to learn skills for their mental health

Between homework, extracurricular activities and part-time jobs, many teenagers don’t have time for much else during the school year—which makes summer the perfect time for those things that get sidelined. Like therapy, for example.
by Cathy Wurzer and CJ Younger

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Twin Cities named among 2024’s best places to bike

Twin Cities named among 2024’s best places to bike

The Twin Cities were ranked in the top 10 of PeopleForBikes’ annual City Ratings. Minneapolis ranked No. 1 and St. Paul ranked No. 4.
by Madelyn Bonkoski

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Hundreds seek social equity cannabis business license in first 24 hours of program

Hundreds seek social equity cannabis business license in first 24 hours of program

The Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management is giving social equity applicants — ranging from veterans to new farmers, to those who’ve faced historical harms from the war on drugs — a head start on business licenses.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Your gut microbes may influence how you handle stress

Your gut microbes may influence how you handle stress

A new study finds people who are resilient in the face of stressful events have a different mix of bacteria in the gut than those who get more frazzled.
by Will Stone

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Minnesota health officials keeping a close eye on COVID uptick

Minnesota health officials keeping a close eye on COVID uptick

Nationally, emergency room visits and hospitalizations tied to COVID-19 have climbed recently. A key Minnesota health official spoke with MPR News on the state of infections here.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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More Americans are living longer. Here’s a place that helps people thrive

More Americans are living longer. Here’s a place that helps people thrive

A center started by Wallis Annenberg in the Koreatown neighborhood of Los Angeles is creating a sense of community for older people who aim to keep learning and growing as they age.
by Allison Aubrey

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