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The future of abortion access in Minnesota 

The future of abortion access in Minnesota 

What does the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade mean for Minnesotans? MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two legal experts and listeners about the implications of last week’s ruling locally and nationally.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Celebration and concern as South Dakota trigger law severely restricts abortion

Celebration and concern as South Dakota trigger law severely restricts abortion

South Dakota health care providers now face imprisonment for conducting an abortion for any reason other than to save the life of the mother. The U.S. Supreme Court ruling Friday that abortion is not a constitutionally protected right triggered the measure. Over the weekend, South Dakotans offered a range of reactions to the monumental law change.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Dr. Priya Sampathkumar on monkeypox in Minnesota

Dr. Priya Sampathkumar on monkeypox in Minnesota

The first case of monkeypox has been found in Minnesota. Dr. Priya Sampathkumar is a professor of medicine and infectious disease expert at Mayo Clinic. She joined host Cathy Wurzer to explain what monkeypox is and what people in Minnesota can do to keep themselves safe.
by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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Minnesota reports first monkeypox case

Minnesota reports first monkeypox case

State health officials on Monday said the presumptive case involved a Twin Cities person who was likely exposed while traveling in Europe. The state Health Department said the virus does not easily spread between people and described the threat of infection as low.
by MPR News Staff

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SD gov: Bar abortion pills, but don't punish women for them

SD gov: Bar abortion pills, but don't punish women for them

In apparent defiance of legal guidance by the Justice Department, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem indicated in national television interviews that she would put in place a plan approved by state lawmakers to restrict the pills.
by The Associated Press

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Van Gogh and Japanese clothing: Two long-awaited exhibits open at MIA

Van Gogh and Japanese clothing: Two long-awaited exhibits open at MIA

The Minneapolis Institute of Art opens two exhibits this weekend, “Dressed by Nature: Textiles of Japan” and “Van Gogh and the Olive Groves.” At a sneak peek, curators and MIA leadership discussed the long-awaited and culturally significant exhibits. 
by Sam Stroozas

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