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March 18, 2026 9:00 AM

Mental health providers are stressed and anxious, too

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with mental health providers about how therapists are coping with stress and burnout, and how all of us can take care of ourselves in difficult times.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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March 17, 2026 1:35 PM

California health care nonprofit Sutter Health plans to acquire Minnesota's Allina Health

Under the terms of the proposal, Allina Health would maintain its name, brand and regional headquarters in Minneapolis, the organizations said in a news release.

by MPR News Staff

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March 17, 2026 11:47 AM

Former state health commissioner appointed to role supporting Minnesota hospitals

Former Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm will collaborate with leaders from hospitals and health systems across the state to tackle financial challenges to support hospitals and ensure access to care statewide.

by Erica Zurek

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March 16, 2026 9:45 PM

Psychedelic medicine: What the research says and what comes next

MPR News host Catharine Richert and her guests talk about the science of psychedelic medicine and the policy debate over whether it should become legal therapy.

by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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March 16, 2026 3:44 PM

Judge blocks U.S. government from slimming down vaccine recommendations

A federal judge in Boston has temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child.

by The Associated Press

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March 16, 2026 4:00 AM

Measles outbreak surges in North Dakota, putting immunocompromised in danger

North Dakota has confirmed 24 cases of measles in 2026, and Minnesota has confirmed 14. People with weakened immune systems are most at risk.

by Harshawn Ratanpal

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March 14, 2026 7:00 AM

Mayo Clinic performed record number of solid organ transplants in 2025

Mayo performed more solid organ transplants last year than ever before. The clinic and hospital system credits its commitment to research and new technology and the generosity of its organ donors.

by Molly Castle Work

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March 13, 2026 9:15 AM

Millions of Medicaid dollars being spent due to inflated billing across U.S.

Millions of Medicaid dollars being paid out for seemingly inflated bills is not an issue only impacting Minnesota, despite spotlighted federal actions against the state.

by Cathy Wurzer and Lukas Levin

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March 13, 2026 4:00 AM

Meet the farmer who helped Mayo strengthen its understanding of rural health care

One farmer who rose through the ranks at Mayo Clinic is helping the prestigious hospital connect the dots to better serve farmers in southeastern Minnesota.

by Molly Castle Work

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March 12, 2026 3:10 PM

Federal judge hears arguments in lawsuit over federal Medicaid funding halt

A federal judge in St. Paul heard arguments Thursday from the state of Minnesota and the Trump administration over a halt of $259 million in Medicaid payments to the state.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox and Erica Zurek

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Health

Mental health providers are stressed and anxious, too

California health care nonprofit Sutter Health plans to acquire Minnesota's Allina Health

Former state health commissioner appointed to role supporting Minnesota hospitals

Psychedelic medicine: What the research says and what comes next

Judge blocks U.S. government from slimming down vaccine recommendations

Measles outbreak surges in North Dakota, putting immunocompromised in danger

Mayo Clinic performed record number of solid organ transplants in 2025

Millions of Medicaid dollars being spent due to inflated billing across U.S.

Meet the farmer who helped Mayo strengthen its understanding of rural health care

Federal judge hears arguments in lawsuit over federal Medicaid funding halt

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