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Dr. Rachel Levine focused on her job at HHS. Still, anti-trans politics followed her
Dr. Rachel Levine is the highest ranking, out transgender person ever to serve in the federal government. Her tenure at HHS ran concurrent with an explosion in state legislation targeting transgender people.
More Minnesota kids get exempted from required vaccinations. Here’s what’s happening
Nonmedical exemptions for required childhood vaccinations have risen steadily since 2020. Medical professionals say exemption counts are near the point where Minnesotans should be extremely concerned, especially when it comes to schools.
New law covering wig costs gives Minnesota cancer patients hope for healing
Wigs for those who have lost their hair due to a medical condition can cost thousands of dollars. Now, Minnesota is requiring insurance companies to cover the cost.
Out-of-state patients seeking Minnesota abortion care drove increase in 2023
The number of induced abortions performed in Minnesota continued to increase in 2023, according to year-end data from the state’s health department released on Tuesday.