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More Minnesota kids hospitalized due to opioid exposure
Since January of 2022, the Minnesota Poison Control System said it’s been contacted about 66 children under age 3 requiring medical care due to exposure to opioids, including fentanyl.
Mosquitoes spread malaria. These researchers want them to fight it instead
Scientists have used a gene-editing technique to make mosquitos allies in the fight against malaria. Environmentalists are troubled by the idea of genetically modifying wild animals.
Duluth city councilors to introduce ban on smoking marijuana in public parks
Duluth city councilors plan to introduce an ordinance to ban smoking marijuana in public parks and trails and some other public outdoor spaces. The state law that legalizes smoking marijuana on Aug. 1 leaves it up to cities to decide whether to allow it in public places.
New campaign to 'accept, prevent, treat' mental health concerns of Minnesota first responders
While first responders rush to help, they're often the last to find help for themselves. Last week’s fatal shooting of police officer in Fargo comes just as the state of Minnesota launches a new mental health initiative for public safety professionals. It's called the “Accept, Prevent, Treat” campaign.
Extreme heat and a changing climate: How to protect ourselves
Extreme, prolonged heat waves are setting all-time records across the world. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with her guests about the dangers of extreme heat, how to protect ourselves and our changing climate.