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New state law looks to prevent financial scams on vulnerable adults
Data from the Minnesota Department of Human Services shows that there’s a steady rise over three years in reports of maltreatment toward adults who have difficulty caring for themselves.
U.S. drops the number of vaccines it recommends for every child
The U.S. has taken the unprecedented step of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for every child — leaving other immunizations, such as flu shots, open to families to choose but without clear guidance.
Minnesota grocery distributor recalls hundreds of products
A Minnesota grocery distributor has recalled hundreds of products sent to dozens of stores in the state, after unsanitary conditions were found in the company’s facility in Minneapolis.
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year.
Flu cases are surging and rates will likely get worse, new CDC data shows
Flu season is off to a rough start this year, according to new CDC data. The virus is spreading faster than in previous years and the surge is likely to get worse. Here's what you need to know.
LGBTQ+ recovery community devastated by Pride Institute inpatient program closure
For nearly 40 years, the Pride Institute in Eden Prairie has offered one of just a few residential programs in the region that exclusively serves LGBTQ+ people. People in the recovery community say the closure is devastating.