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Childhood vaccination rates in Minnesota: 4 questions, answered

Childhood vaccination rates in Minnesota: 4 questions, answered

Local pediatricians are worried about the state’s slide in vaccinations. They’re seeing skepticism rising among parents, and politicians sowing doubts. MPR News asked Dr. Andrea Singh, who leads the pediatrics department at Park Nicollet, about what pediatricians are seeing.
by Kyra Miles

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Judge halts cannabis license lottery that is precursor to Minnesota marijuana retail launch

Judge halts cannabis license lottery that is precursor to Minnesota marijuana retail launch

A Ramsey County judge blocked a regulatory agency from holding a license pre-approval lottery after applicants who were denied entry sued the Office of Cannabis Management over the process.
by Dana Ferguson

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You can reduce your risk of dementia. Here's how to get started

You can reduce your risk of dementia. Here's how to get started

About 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by healthy lifestyle choices and preventive medicine. Here's a tool to gauge your brain care and track your progress.
by Allison Aubrey

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Climate change plays a role in global rise of dengue fever

Climate change plays a role in global rise of dengue fever

Over 12 million cases of dengue fever were reported in 2024, the most ever. A study suggests climate change has likely played a significant role in the disease’s expansion.
by Alejandra Borunda

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What to know about Trump’s picks for CDC, FDA and surgeon general

What to know about Trump’s picks for CDC, FDA and surgeon general

In a flurry of picks on Friday evening, Trump named three choices for top health jobs. Together they would help the incoming president shift the priorities of agencies that are key to public health.
by Will Stone

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Research finds insecticide common in shallow ground water across Minnesota

Research finds insecticide common in shallow ground water across Minnesota

New research found widespread contamination by neonicotinoid insecticides in shallow groundwater across Minnesota. The neurotoxic chemicals are the mostly widely used class of insecticide in the U.S.
by Dan Gunderson

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