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HealthPartners union votes in favor of strike

HealthPartners union votes in favor of strike

Nurses, physician assistants and other caregivers in the union representing 1,800 HealthPartners workers have voted overwhelmingly to strike if a contract agreement cannot be reached before Feb. 19.
by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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Chinese doctor who sounded the alarm about the virus dies

Chinese doctor who sounded the alarm about the virus dies

A hospital in China says a doctor who got in trouble with authorities in the communist country for sounding an early warning about the coronavirus outbreak has died of the illness.
by The Associated Press

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New coronavirus 'won't be the last' outbreak to move from animal to human

New coronavirus 'won't be the last' outbreak to move from animal to human

Science writer David Quammen says the new coronavirus is the latest example of the way pathogens are migrating from animals to humans with increasing frequency — and sometimes deadly consequences.
by Dave Davies

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In rural Minnesota, doctors swap knowledge on how best to treat opioid addiction

In rural Minnesota, doctors swap knowledge on how best to treat opioid addiction

Physicians specializing in addiction are giving guidance to providers in other rural areas of the state where there are few treatment options. About two years in, the program now includes providers from at least 20 clinics across Minnesota.
by Jon Collins

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Wisconsin confirms first case of new coronavirus

A Wisconsin resident has been sickened with a new virus that originated in China and spread across the world, the first case in Wisconsin and just the 12th in the country. Health officials said Wednesday that the patient is isolated.
by The Associated Press

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Nontraditional crime prevention gets some traction in Mpls., St. Paul

Nontraditional crime prevention gets some traction in Mpls., St. Paul

Officials hope anti-crime strategies that focus more on community-based solutions and public health than on beefing up police patrols will help prevent a repeat of 2019 violence levels.
by Brandt Williams

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