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Walz moves to protect those seeking gender-affirming care

Walz moves to protect those seeking gender-affirming care

The governor signed an order to protect people seeking gender-affirming care after a handful of states have limited it and as others have sought to ban the care altogether.
by Dana Ferguson

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Seeking Connection

Seeking Connection

The special explores the relationship between loneliness, mental health and the power of social connections.    
by Jessica Bari and Nicole Johnson

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Dayton calls Sanford, Fairview merger a 'betrayal’ unless U of M control stays in state

Dayton calls Sanford, Fairview merger a 'betrayal’ unless U of M control stays in state

Former governors Mark Dayton and Tim Pawlenty told a state Senate hearing they had deep concerns about the University of Minnesota’s medical center in the hands of a company based outside the state.
by Michelle Wiley

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Lawmakers question timeline, cost of U of M's nearly billion dollar plan to acquire Fairview facilities

Lawmakers question timeline, cost of U of M's nearly billion dollar plan to acquire Fairview facilities

The University recently revealed the estimated cost of the plan, $950 million. That includes $300 million to acquire the campus buildings, as well as funding for staff and other expenses. Meanwhile, Sanford and Fairview said in a letter that they support the U’s proposal, but want it to move forward with the companies’ merger.
by Michelle Wiley

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Rural Minnesota child care shortage leaves parents with few choices

Rural Minnesota child care shortage leaves parents with few choices

Despite years of campaigning for better child care, parents outside the Twin Cities metro area say they are left with few options. Businesses say they are feeling the impact too, as job applicants make choices based on care possibilities for their kids.
by Hannah Yang

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Frozen cells reveal a clue for a vaccine to block the deadly TB bug

Frozen cells reveal a clue for a vaccine to block the deadly TB bug

Tuberculosis kills 1.6 million a year — the second deadliest infectious disease after COVID-19. Using immune cells and mRNA technology, scientists in South Africa are working on a new vaccine.
by Nurith Aizenman

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