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As Rochester builds Destination Medical Center, some businesses say they're falling off the map
The construction of Rochester’s new rapid bus transit line is taking a toll on many businesses. Some have closed, and many of the remaining shops and restaurants say they are just barely hanging on.
Minnesota teens are using less cannabis. Some groups are still at higher risk
Minnesota high schoolers are using cannabis at lower rates than a decade ago, but researchers say disparities remain for marginalized groups. Experts point to changing social norms and prevention efforts that may be driving the decline.
Rochester’s biomedical startup economy is growing. Finding the right workers is harder
In Rochester, new biomedical companies are growing out of Mayo Clinic. Local leaders want those companies to stay and grow in the community, but finding the right workers with the right skills is a bigger challenge.
Recovery: Building a new life after sobriety
Getting sober is just a first step. MPR News host Angela Davis talks about lifelong recovery with two guests who rebuilt their lives after alcohol and drug abuse brought everything crashing down.
Minneapolis' mobile medical unit is on the move
In its first year of operation, Minneapolis Mobile Medical Unit staff engaged with over 4,000 community members. Established in response to the opioid crisis, the unit prioritizes outreach to communities with high levels of drug use, including individuals experiencing homelessness and those who are uninsured or underinsured.