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March 16, 2026 9:45 PM

Psychedelic medicine: What the research says and what comes next

MPR News host Catharine Richert and her guests talk about the science of psychedelic medicine and the policy debate over whether it should become legal therapy.

by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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March 16, 2026 3:44 PM

Judge blocks U.S. government from slimming down vaccine recommendations

A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child.

by The Associated Press

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March 16, 2026 4:00 AM

Measles outbreak surges in North Dakota, putting immunocompromised in danger

North Dakota has confirmed 24 cases of measles in 2026, and Minnesota has confirmed 14. People with weakened immune systems are most at risk.

by Harshawn Ratanpal

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March 14, 2026 7:00 AM

Mayo Clinic performed record number of solid organ transplants in 2025

Mayo performed more solid organ transplants last year than ever before. The clinic and hospital system credits its commitment to research and new technology and the generosity of its organ donors.

by Molly Castle Work

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March 13, 2026 9:15 AM

Millions of Medicaid dollars being spent due to inflated billing across U.S.

Millions of Medicaid dollars being paid out for seemingly inflated bills is not an issue only impacting Minnesota, despite spotlighted federal actions against the state.

by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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March 13, 2026 4:00 AM

Meet the farmer who helped Mayo strengthen its understanding of rural health care

One farmer who rose through the ranks at Mayo Clinic is helping the prestigious hospital connect the dots to better serve farmers in southeastern Minnesota.

by Molly Castle Work

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March 12, 2026 3:10 PM

Federal judge hears arguments in lawsuit over federal Medicaid funding halt

A federal judge in St. Paul heard arguments Thursday from the state of Minnesota and the Trump administration over a halt of $259 million in Medicaid payments to the state.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Erica Zurek

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March 11, 2026 4:55 PM

Sudden closure of U of M dental clinic leaves patients, staff scrambling

The sudden closure of a University of Minnesota dental clinic has left some patients scrambling for care, and it left staff unsure if they’ll be able to keep their jobs.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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March 11, 2026 12:15 PM

Preventing, detecting and treating colorectal cancer

MPR News host Angela Davis talks about preventing, detecting and treating colorectal cancer — and why screening can actually stop cancer before it starts.

by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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March 11, 2026 11:53 AM

Minnesota Medicaid chief: Walz's overhaul plan would strengthen oversight

Gov. Tim Walz wants the Department of Human Services to take over much of the state’s Medicaid operations. State Medicaid director John Connolly tells MPR News the plan would improve transparency.

by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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Health

Psychedelic medicine: What the research says and what comes next

Judge blocks U.S. government from slimming down vaccine recommendations

Measles outbreak surges in North Dakota, putting immunocompromised in danger

Mayo Clinic performed record number of solid organ transplants in 2025

Millions of Medicaid dollars being spent due to inflated billing across U.S.

Meet the farmer who helped Mayo strengthen its understanding of rural health care

Federal judge hears arguments in lawsuit over federal Medicaid funding halt

Sudden closure of U of M dental clinic leaves patients, staff scrambling

Preventing, detecting and treating colorectal cancer

Minnesota Medicaid chief: Walz's overhaul plan would strengthen oversight

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