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New research suggests Minnesota's COVID outcomes may not have been as good as they seemed

New research suggests Minnesota's COVID outcomes may not have been as good as they seemed

While the state had the sixth lowest unadjusted COVID-19 death rate, once that rate is adjusted for age and the presence of key comorbidities, Minnesota’s death rate shifts to exactly the middle of the pack.  
by Alyson Clary and Craig Helmstetter

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Minnesota rushes to re-up hundreds of thousands at risk of losing Medicaid after pandemic

Minnesota rushes to re-up hundreds of thousands at risk of losing Medicaid after pandemic

Starting Saturday, states can kick people off Medicaid who were allowed to stay in the program during the COVID-19 pandemic. They can stay but only if they sign up. Minnesota officials say it’s a daunting challenge to navigate those affected through the bureaucracy.
by Michelle Wiley

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FDA approves Narcan for over-the-counter sales, here’s what you need to know

FDA approves Narcan for over-the-counter sales, here’s what you need to know

In 2021, 1,286 people in Minnesota died from drug overdoses, according to the Minnesota Department of Health, a 20 percent increase from 2020. On Wednesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Narcan nasal spray, a drug that reverses opioid overdoses, would soon be available over the counter.
by Cathy Wurzer, Alanna Elder and Sam Stroozas

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Mosquito season is on its way, and it'll likely be worse than the past couple of years

Mosquito season is on its way, and it'll likely be worse than the past couple of years

The bouts of drought these last couple of years have caused trouble for mosquitos. But with an snowier than usual winter making way for a wet spring, they’ll be coming back with a vengeance. Here’s how to prepare.
by Tom Crann, Ngoc Bui and Amy Felegy

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A barge carrying methanol broke free in the Ohio River

A barge carrying methanol broke free in the Ohio River

“There is currently zero evidence of a tank breach or any leaks, and air and water monitoring resources are in place,” according to Louisville Metro Emergency Services in Kentucky.
by Bill Chappell

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'Face It': A safe space for men and boys to talk openly about mental health

'Face It': A safe space for men and boys to talk openly about mental health

Experts say that many men and boys don’t talk openly about their struggles, and that makes it hard for them to seek help. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two mental health professionals who work closely with men and boys.
by Angela Davis, Danelle Cloutier and Samantha Matsumoto

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Woman in legal limbo at Mayo cleared to go home

Disability advocates have been closely watching the case of Cindy Hagen, who is quadriplegic and has been at Mayo Clinic’s Austin hospital since last summer. They say her case underscores continued challenges in the systems that surround people living with disabilities.
by Catharine Richert

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At trial, Minnesota says e-cigarette maker Juul targets kids

At trial, Minnesota says e-cigarette maker Juul targets kids

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison personally opened the state’s lawsuit against Juul Labs and tobacco giant Altria. The state is seeking more than $100 million in damages.
by The Associated Press

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