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Call it 'stealth mental health' — some care for elders helps more without the label

Call it 'stealth mental health' — some care for elders helps more without the label

Fewer than half of older adults who need mental health care or treatment for substance abuse get it. Many therapists don't feel qualified to treat older people, and insurance coverage is spotty, too.
by Ashley Milne-Tyte

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Brainerd boil water advisory continues

Brainerd boil water advisory continues

A boil water advisory is still in effect in Brainerd, Minn., after the advisory was issued on Thursday.
by Aaliyah Demry

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COVID-19 on the rise in Minnesota

COVID-19 on the rise in Minnesota

While the number of COVID-19 hospitalizations remains among the lowest in the pandemic, the uptick warrants vigilance — especially given that the state is also seeing some increases in COVID-19 detected in wastewater.
by Craig Helmstetter

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Boil water advisory issued for city of Brainerd

Boil water advisory issued for city of Brainerd

A boil water advisory is in effect for the city of Brainerd, Minn., after testing found bacterial contamination in the city water system.
by Andrew Krueger

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Minnesota Rokkr Regiment reconnects veterans, active duty members through video game

Minnesota Rokkr Regiment reconnects veterans, active duty members through video game

A Twin Cities based esports organization is helping active service members and veterans build community and talk through common challenges while playing the popular video game, Call of Duty.
by Hannah Yang

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What role can psychedelics play in mental health?

What role can psychedelics play in mental health?

The state of Minnesota has a new task force to look at how drugs like LSD and psilocybin might be used in medicine. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about what the current research suggests about using these drugs for mental health.
by Angela Davis and Danelle Cloutier

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Medicaid coverage ends for 32,600 Minnesotans, thousands renew

Medicaid coverage ends for 32,600 Minnesotans, thousands renew

The call to action for people to retain coverage for Medical Assistance insurance started in May for the 97,900 people who have an annual renewal date in July, DHS officials said.
by Sarah Thamer

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