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What Cyclospora does inside the gut and how it gets there

What Cyclospora does inside the gut and how it gets there

Cyclospora, the parasite that has sickened thousands this summer in the U.S., requires time in the human digestive tract to reproduce.
by Pien Huang

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After court reversal, Albert Lea reconsiders cannabis dispensary it had denied

After court reversal, Albert Lea reconsiders cannabis dispensary it had denied

Jacob Schlichter, owner of The Smoking Tree in Albert Lea, is hoping to open after an appeals court ruled the city improperly denied his registration. Now, the city is reconsidering his business application.
by Nicole Ki

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The American Red Cross for Minnesota and the Dakotas declares blood crisis due to shortage

The American Red Cross for Minnesota and the Dakotas declares blood crisis due to shortage

Factors contributing to this crisis include extreme heat, poor air quality, and widespread foodborne illnesses, all of which the Red Cross said have contributed to lower donor turnout this season. The Red Cross is requesting donations of all blood types, but there is an urgent need for O negative and O positive blood.
by Erica Zurek

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Violence repeatedly erupts in dementia care despite warnings, inspections show

Violence repeatedly erupts in dementia care despite warnings, inspections show

Nursing homes and assisted living facilities can be fertile ground for violence between residents with dementia, including fatal assaults. Court records and inspections show how safeguards fall short.
by Jordan Rau

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Breaking down barriers to dental care

Breaking down barriers to dental care

When was the last time you went to the dentist? Oral health affects your whole body, but many people struggle to get the dental care they need. MPR News host Angela Davis and her guests talk about access, anxiety and why dental care matters.
by Angela Davis, Nikhil Kumaran and Maja Beckstrom

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