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Minnesota lawmakers tweak cannabis regulations as state issues first recalls

Minnesota lawmakers tweak cannabis regulations as state issues first recalls

Minnesota’s Office of Cannabis Management Director Eric Taubel told Morning Edition that those recalls mean the office is running as it should as the state rolls out new regulations for legalized cannabis.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Veterinary toxicologist shares advice for pet parents who use cannabis

Veterinary toxicologist shares advice for pet parents who use cannabis

Renee Schmid, director of veterinary medicine and a senior veterinary toxicologist at the Pet Poison Helpline, told Morning Edition there’s consistently high call volume around animals and the drug.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Family of man killed at St. Peter psychiatric hospital sues state

Family of man killed at St. Peter psychiatric hospital sues state

The brother of a man killed at a state psychiatric hospital by a fellow patient alleges in a lawsuit filed Monday that staff ignored warning signs and allowed the alleged killer to play a violent video game in violation of hospital rules shortly before the attack.
by Matt Sepic

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Rep. Morrison compares El Paso ICE detention facility to livestock building

Rep. Morrison compares El Paso ICE detention facility to livestock building

Minnesota’s Democratic U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition to describe the conditions she saw during an unannounced oversight visit to the Camp East Montana immigration detention facility in El Paso, Texas.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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What's behind the financial crisis at HCMC, and will other hospitals be next?

What's behind the financial crisis at HCMC, and will other hospitals be next?

Hennepin Healthcare’s flagship hospital faces a financial crisis, and county leaders hope to save it with a sales tax. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about the financial crisis at HCMC and how hospitals are struggling in the face of rising costs and Medicaid cuts.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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How unemployment affects our mental health

How unemployment affects our mental health

It’s a tough moment in the job market right now. Layoffs are happening across industries and finding a job isn’t easy. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a researcher and a therapist about how unemployment affects our mental health.
by Angela Davis and Nikhil Kumaran

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Medicare billing snafu brings new financial woes to Minnesota rural hospitals

Medicare billing snafu brings new financial woes to Minnesota rural hospitals

An updated Medicare software system is holding up millions of dollars in payments to rural hospitals already struggling to pay the bills. Some hospital officials warn the holdup could shut them down in weeks if it’s not resolved soon.
by Erica Zurek

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As winters warm, Minnesotans grapple with climate grief

As winters warm, Minnesotans grapple with climate grief

Winters in Minnesota are warming faster than any other season. That’s jeopardizing seasonal traditions in the state — and mental health experts say that takes a toll on mental health.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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