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Ramsey Justice Department celebrates 10 years of helping veterans reach sobriety
The Ramsey County Veterans Treatment Court is designed with help from social workers, prosecutors and judges to hold people accountable while also understanding the particular mental health challenges veterans face.
Minnesota reports third measles case
Amidst a rise in global measles cases, Minnesota reports its third case this year, while ranking ninth lowest in measles vaccinations.
Hydeia Broadbent, a prominent HIV/AIDS activist, dies at 39
Broadbent, diagnosed at age 3, was one of the first generation of children born HIV positive, and known for raising awareness to lessen the stigma of the disease from a young age. She died Tuesday.
E-bike head trauma soars as helmet use falls, study finds
A new study shows that nearly 8,000 e-bike riders sought hospital care for head injuries in 2022. It's a huge increase and the majority of the injured riders were not wearing helmets.
'Something needs to change.' Woman denied abortion in South Carolina challenges ban
The state law has been interpreted as banning abortion after six weeks of pregnancy. Planned Parenthood argues the ban is vague and shouldn't apply until at least three weeks later in pregnancy.
Stop the Bleed training aims to create citizen first responders
Bleeding is the leading cause of death in traumatic injuries. Minutes can mean the difference between life and death. Minnesota emergency responders are on a mission to save lives by training a wide range of people to respond to traumatic injuries.