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Updated COVID vaccine administered to one in eight Minnesotans
As of Nov. 13, roughly 720,000 doses of the recently available updated COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Minnesota, accounting for just over 13 percent of the population. COVID-19, flu and RSV hospitalizations remain well below this time last year. 
University of Minnesota launches Cannabis Research Center
The University of Minnesota School of Public Health has launched a new Cannabis Research Center to assess the health impacts of the state’s recent legalization of recreational cannabis for adults.
First director of UMN Cannabis Research Center on studying the impact of marijuana legalization in Minnesota
Minnesota became one of the latest states to legalize marijuana with the passage of House File 100 earlier this year. The law included two and a half million dollars for the University of Minnesota to study the impact of legalization.
Decree encourages Minnesota Muslim women to use donated breast milk for vulnerable kids
A Muslim legal expert on Thursday signed a religious ruling that will allow Muslim families in Minnesota to use donated breast milk for vulnerable babies in intensive care. The decree is believed to be the first of its kind in the U.S. and may save lives.
State officials add dozens of lakes and streams to impaired waters list for sulfate and PFAS pollution
State officials are proposing to add 54 lakes and streams to the list of Minnesota waters considered impaired because of pollution. The list includes a large lake on the border of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness that exceeds the state’s wild rice sulfate standard.
Getting better sleep in anxious times   
Sleep is a cornerstone of health, but a lot of us aren’t getting enough of it. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a neurologist who specializes in treating sleep disorders about coming off daylight saving time and how to get a better night’s rest.  
Can little actions bring big joy? Researchers find 'micro-acts' can boost well-being
A new citizen-scientist research project aims to test whether daily moments of awe, kindness and gratitude can make a real impact. Early results are promising. And it's not too late to join the study.