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Mower County water wells show elevated levels of arsenic and manganese

Mower County water wells show elevated levels of arsenic and manganese

State health officials report that private well water testing has detected high levels of arsenic and manganese in the wells of some homes in southeast Minnesota’s Mower County. The levels are not high enough to endanger people’s health, but they are a concern.
by Molly Castle Work

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U.S. vaccine advisers say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth

U.S. vaccine advisers say not all babies need a hepatitis B shot at birth

A federal vaccine advisory committee has voted to end a longstanding recommendation that all U.S. babies get the hepatitis B vaccine on the day they’re born. For decades, the government has advised that all babies be vaccinated against the liver infection right after birth.
by The Associated Press

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Twin Cities seniors picket Blue Cross and Blue Shield over cuts to SilverSneakers gym program

Twin Cities seniors picket Blue Cross and Blue Shield over cuts to SilverSneakers gym program

Steve Brandt organized the picket and told Morning Edition’s Cathy Wurzer why losing access to local SilverSneakers gym benefits is such a hit to his well-being.
by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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University of Minnesota researchers say hepatitis B vaccine safe for babies, despite federal concern

University of Minnesota researchers say hepatitis B vaccine safe for babies, despite federal concern

A report from the University of Minnesota’s Vaccine Integrity Project maintains the recommendation for newborn hepatitis B vaccination. This contradicts arguments from Trump administration health advisors like Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. who may recommend a vaccine delay later this month.
by Kyra Miles

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COVID-19 pandemic narrowed health care industry pay gap, new study finds

COVID-19 pandemic narrowed health care industry pay gap, new study finds

A new study finds that the COVID-19 pandemic narrowed the wage gap between high and low paid workers in the health care industry, as the lowest earners saw the biggest boost in pay in the years since the pandemic began.
by Molly Castle Work

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Minnesota’s paid leave law: What you need to know about the 2026 launch

Minnesota’s paid leave law: What you need to know about the 2026 launch

MPR News host and politics editor Brian Bakst talks about what employers and workers should do to get ready for Minnesota’s paid family and medical leave program that starts next month.
by Brian Bakst and Cari Dwyer

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FDA to raise hurdles for vaccines, faulting COVID shots for 10 kids’ deaths

FDA to raise hurdles for vaccines, faulting COVID shots for 10 kids’ deaths

Food and Drug Administration officials say they will ratchet up requirements for vaccine studies, citing concerns about COVID shots for kids. But public health experts question the agency’s analysis.
by Rob Stein and Sydney Lupkin

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