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ByHeart baby formula from all lots may be contaminated with botulism bacteria, tests show

ByHeart baby formula from all lots may be contaminated with botulism bacteria, tests show

Laboratory tests of 36 samples of formula from three different lots showed that five samples contained the type of bacteria that can lead to the rare and potentially deadly illness. 
by The Associated Press

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Rochester hopes to grow economy beyond Mayo in the next decade

Rochester hopes to grow economy beyond Mayo in the next decade

Rochester’s Destination Medical Center is the state’s largest economic development project in history. At 10 years old, it has accomplished some of its goals. In the next decade, local leaders said diversifying Rochester’s economy will be a focus.
by Catharine Richert

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‘Sticky’ pine needles could provide clues about forever chemicals in Minnesota’s air

‘Sticky’ pine needles could provide clues about forever chemicals in Minnesota’s air

Scientists want to better understand how PFAS move through the environment. It turns out that coniferous needles make surprisingly good natural air monitors. 
by Kirsti Marohn

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The CDC has backtracked long-held vaccine guidance; Minnesota public health expert responds

The CDC has backtracked long-held vaccine guidance; Minnesota public health expert responds

Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota, is worried the CDC’s new messaging could have a chilling effect on vaccination rates.
by Molly Castle Work

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University of Minnesota will return to negotiations with Fairview and M Physicians

The University of Minnesota, Fairview Health Services, and M Physicians are returning to the negotiating table. A mutually agreed-upon mediator will be selected soon, while strategic facilitator Lois Quam will remain involved in the process.
by Erica Zurek

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