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Sober house for military veterans with PTSD opens in southern Minnesota

Sober house for military veterans with PTSD opens in southern Minnesota

Research shows that veterans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder have higher rates of drug and alcohol use disorders, and higher rates of suicidal ideation. A new sober house in southern Minnesota will address those difficult challenges head on.
by Hannah Yang

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After CDC cuts, doctors fear women will lose access to contraception research

After CDC cuts, doctors fear women will lose access to contraception research

A small team of researchers responsible for keeping clinicians up to date on contraception research has been cut. Doctors say they rely on the team’s guidance when advising people about contraception.
by Katia Riddle

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How the proposed changes to Medicaid could affect Minnesotans

How the proposed changes to Medicaid could affect Minnesotans

Congress is debating cuts to Medicaid. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with a physician and a health policy researcher about what the proposed changes could mean for Minnesotans.   
by Angela Davis and Cari Dwyer

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In a county that backed Trump, people depend on Medicaid and are conflicted about cuts

In a county that backed Trump, people depend on Medicaid and are conflicted about cuts

Medicaid plays a vital role in many rural communities that favored President Trump in the 2024 election. But residents still seem open to Republican plans to cut perceived waste in the program.
by Noam Levey

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Veterans with PTSD turn to the outdoors to improve mental health

Veterans with PTSD turn to the outdoors to improve mental health

Spending time engaging in outdoor recreation is known to improve general health and well-being. And research shows that veterans, in particular, benefit from outdoor activities as part of a complementary approach to treating mental health.
by Erica Zurek

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White Earth Nation opens state’s first recreational cannabis dispensary outside tribal lands

White Earth Nation opens state’s first recreational cannabis dispensary outside tribal lands

A new tribal-state compact between Minnesota and the White Earth Nation reached earlier in the week laid oud guidelines necessary for the tribe to regulate and operate cannabis businesses outside the reservation.  
by Mathew Holding Eagle III

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Indian Health Board of Minneapolis celebrates future health care campus

Indian Health Board of Minneapolis celebrates future health care campus

Menaandawiwe Wellness Campus will be located on East Franklin Avenue, along the American Indian Cultural Corridor in south Minneapolis. Construction is expected to be completed by May 2027.
by Chandra Colvin

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Planned Parenthood announces it will close 4 clinics in Minnesota

Planned Parenthood announces it will close 4 clinics in Minnesota

Planned Parenthood North Central States is closing eight of its 23 clinics due to budget problems including funding cuts. The four in Minnesota include Alexandria, Bemidji, Richfield and Apple Valley.
by MPR News Staff and The Associated Press

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