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Mayo Clinic just closed 6 rural Minnesota health clinics. More closings may follow

Mayo Clinic just closed 6 rural Minnesota health clinics. More closings may follow

The Minnesota medical giant has been consolidating clinics across southern Minnesota as it struggles with staffing shortages in rural areas. But the closures are frustrating to those who relied on the clinics for care.
by Molly Castle Work

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4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

Four centrist Republicans have broken with their party's leadership over health care. They've signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans. 
by The Associated Press

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What does it really mean to be happy?

What does it really mean to be happy?

MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with a philosopher who says we should stop chasing happy feelings and focus instead on what it means to flourish.  
by Catharine Richert and Cari Dwyer

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Social worker shares resources for families affected by Stewartville shooting

Social worker shares resources for families affected by Stewartville shooting

Heather Geerts, director of clinical services at Zumbro Valley Health Services, joined Cathy Wurzer on Morning Edition Tuesday to talk about supporting the Stewartville community in the wake of a tragedy.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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Staff complaints, financial pressures roil Planned Parenthood in Minnesota

Staff complaints, financial pressures roil Planned Parenthood in Minnesota

Planned Parenthood faces external pressures from federal budget cuts and hostile state governments. But current and former employees at the organization’s Minnesota-based Midwest affiliate complain that management is making matters worse. 
by Erica Zurek

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Speaker Johnson unveils health care plan as divided Republicans scramble for alternative

Speaker Johnson unveils health care plan as divided Republicans scramble for alternative

The Senate failed to get anywhere on health care this week. Now it’s the House’s turn. Speaker Mike Johnson late Friday released a package of proposal to address growing health care costs.
by The Associated Press

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