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With federal subsidy set to expire, some Minnesotans face eye-popping health premium increases

With federal subsidy set to expire, some Minnesotans face eye-popping health premium increases

A federal tax credit meant to drive down the cost of health insurance premiums for people buying their own coverage is about to expire. For some Minnesotans, the change is coming with a dramatic price tag.
by Catharine Richert

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Allina to consolidate labor and delivery in southern Minnesota; Faribault Birth Center to close

Allina to consolidate labor and delivery in southern Minnesota; Faribault Birth Center to close

Allina Health, which owns and runs the hospital, says it will consolidate labor and delivery services for Southern Minnesota in Owatonna, while it will close its birth center at its Faribault hospital.
by Molly Castle Work

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White House strikes deals for lower prices on obesity drugs

White House strikes deals for lower prices on obesity drugs

Medicare beneficiaries will soon be able to get obesity and Type 2 diabetes drugs for a $50 copay. But there are some limitations.
by Sydney Lupkin

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A greener way to go? More people are rethinking what happens to their body after death

A greener way to go? More people are rethinking what happens to their body after death

As people look for environmentally friendly ways to live, some are asking if death can be sustainable, too. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks about the growing interest in natural burials, water-based cremation and other green funeral practices. 
by Catharine Richert and Maja Beckstrom

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What's going on with health insurance in Minnesota?

What's going on with health insurance in Minnesota?

Health insurance premiums are rising and government health programs are changing. MPR News guest host Catharine Richert talks with experts about what’s driving up costs, policy changes and what to know during open enrollment.  
by Catharine Richert and Nikhil Kumaran

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Iowa doesn't have enough OB-GYNs. Is the state's abortion ban part of the problem?

Iowa doesn't have enough OB-GYNs. Is the state's abortion ban part of the problem?

Iowa ranks last among states for the number of OB-GYNs per capita. State legislators are trying to recruit more, but some doctors say the state's strict abortion ban is partially to blame.
by Natalie Krebs

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How an enduring debate over health care sparked a now record-long shutdown

How an enduring debate over health care sparked a now record-long shutdown

At the heart of the impasse is a debate about expiring subsidies for health insurance. It's the latest chapter in a fight over Obamacare that has dominated Congress since the law was signed in 2010.
by Sam Gringlas

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Minnesota SNAP recipients worry about hunger while political battle casts doubt on November benefits

Minnesota SNAP recipients worry about hunger while political battle casts doubt on November benefits

SNAP recipients are expected to receive partial benefits this month after federal judges ruled that the government must continue providing food assistance during the shutdown.
by Erica Zurek

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