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Texas abortion case goes before state's highest court, as more women join lawsuit

Texas abortion case goes before state's highest court, as more women join lawsuit

Dr. Dani Mathisen is one of 20 patients who say abortion bans in Texas harmed them during complicated pregnancies. Attorneys in the lawsuit will argue before the Texas Supreme Court Tuesday.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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East Phillips residents press regulators to close foundry

East Phillips residents press regulators to close foundry

Residents of a south Minneapolis neighborhood are demanding environmental regulators close an iron foundry after the EPA found that it was emitting excessive amounts of pollution.
by Matt Sepic

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Despite legalization, cannabis can still have legal impact for immigrants who aren’t U.S. citizens

Despite legalization, cannabis can still have legal impact for immigrants who aren’t U.S. citizens

On Aug. 1, Minnesota became the 23rd state in the country to legalize cannabis for recreational use. But cannabis continues to be a Schedule 1 drug under federal law, which could have consequences for non U.S. citizens. 
by Sarah Thamer

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FDA expands cantaloupe recall after salmonella infections double in a week

FDA expands cantaloupe recall after salmonella infections double in a week

U.S. health officials recalled three more brands of whole and pre-cut cantaloupes Friday as the number of people sickened by salmonella more than doubled this week. Arizona, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Ohio have the highest number of cases.
by The Associated Press

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What can trigger an itch? Scientists have found a new culprit

What can trigger an itch? Scientists have found a new culprit

This itchy microbe really touches a nerve. A common skin bacterium can directly interact with a nerve cell to trigger an itch, new study shows, suggesting possible new therapies for itchy conditions.
by Nell Greenfieldboyce

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Tackling the 'big brown spot': Keeping fields in living cover could be path to reducing nitrate

Tackling the 'big brown spot': Keeping fields in living cover could be path to reducing nitrate

Commercial fertilizer and manure applied to crop farms is a major source of nitrate in Minnesota’s water. A new report finds planting crops that keep the soil covered year-round benefits both the environment and farmers.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Fairview CEO says current partnership with UMN too expensive

Fairview CEO says current partnership with UMN too expensive

Fairview notified the university on Monday that it does not plan to extend its current partnership. Under that agreement, the two organizations run M Health Fairview. The partnership has been a major source of funding for the university’s medical school.  
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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