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Dr. Charles Crutchfield remembered for pioneering work, community outreach
The Twin Cities doctor who died earlier this week at the age of 62 was one of the first physicians in the country to recognize the lack of knowledge many dermatologists have about skin conditions in people of color.
What’s your view, post-Roe? Minnesotans share some thoughts
MPR News put calls out on social media asking Minnesotans to reflect on the abortion issue and how their views might have shifted one year after Roe v. Wade was overturned. Here’s what they had to say.
3M to pay more than $10B to settle 'forever chemicals' cases
Maplewood-based 3M on Thursday announced it’s reached a settlement of more than $10 billion to resolve lawsuits over drinking water contaminated by PFAS — so-called “forever chemicals.”
Muscular dystrophy patients get first gene therapy
The Food and Drug Administration approved the first gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, but limited access to those ages four and five.
Roe’s end brought big change to Minnesota and its neighbors
The Supreme Court’s decision last June to strike down Roe v. Wade triggered immediate abortion restrictions in many states. A year later, the legal landscape continues to shift. Here’s where things stand currently with Minnesota and other states across the Midwest.