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Medtronic lays off employees at Coon Rapids research lab

Medtronic lays off employees at Coon Rapids research lab

An employee who works at the lab confirmed the layoffs.  He said about 20 people were let go this morning, and he was laid off later in the day. 
by Erica Zurek

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EPA announces rollback for some Biden-era limits on so-called forever chemicals in drinking water

EPA announces rollback for some Biden-era limits on so-called forever chemicals in drinking water

The Environmental Protection Agency says it will roll back limits on several types of so-called forever chemicals in drinking water. The agency, however, will keep limits on the two most common types, called PFOA and PFOS, although it will offer a two-year deadline extension for utilities to comply.
by The Associated Press

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Trump administration’s universal flu vaccine project puzzles scientists

Trump administration’s universal flu vaccine project puzzles scientists

The Trump administration has launched a $500 million project to develop a universal flu vaccine that won’t need yearly updates. But vaccine experts are mystified by its focus on a dated technology.
by Rob Stein

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Reset your health habits with highlights from Wellness Wednesday

Reset your health habits with highlights from Wellness Wednesday

Are you taking care of yourself? MPR News host Angela Davis revisits Wellness Wednesday expert advice on managing high blood pressure, getting good sleep and starting a running habit.
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Suicide rate in Minnesota remains below record highs for second year

Deaths by suicide in Minnesota and across the country have been increasing over the past two decades, but the rate of increase may be slowing down. The 2024 suicide rate in Minnesota was similar to 2023, with an estimated 813 suicides among residents.
by Erica Zurek

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