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February 5, 2020 1:43 PM

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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February 5, 2020 12:30 PM

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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February 5, 2020 11:00 AM

Would you take a test that could predict your risk of Alzheimer’s disease?

Researchers are working on tests that can identify Alzheimer’s years before symptoms appear. Would you want to know?

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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February 5, 2020 10:55 AM

Minneapolis man back in U.S. from China, under coronavirus quarantine

Yulin Yin arrived Wednesday morning in San Diego after boarding one of two Wuhan evacuation flights organized by the U.S. government, his wife said, adding that he’s healthy.

by Brandt Williams

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February 4, 2020 5:08 PM

In Twin Cities, HIV infections on the rise among people who inject drugs

The outbreak in Hennepin and Ramsey counties marks a “significant increase” in infections over previous years, state Health Department officials say.

by Jon Collins

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February 4, 2020 3:43 PM

MN House leaders not committing to floor vote on legal cannabis this session

House Democrats said they will work on a bill to legalize cannabis for recreational use after gathering input from across the state. But that doesn’t mean it’s going anywhere.

by Tim Pugmire

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February 4, 2020 1:31 PM

A widow, not a wife: 'Smacked' explores an ex-husband's secret addiction

Eilene Zimmerman didn't learn of her ex-husband's addiction to cocaine and opioids until after his death. "This had happened in front of us, and we hadn't recognized it," she says.

by Terry Gross

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February 4, 2020 7:50 AM

A top restaurateur thinks single-payer health care could boost his bottom line

Offering health benefits can help elite restaurants hire and keep ace employees. But owners would rather focus on great food, they say, than drown in administrative costs. Is single-payer the answer?

by Shefali Luthra

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February 3, 2020 6:40 PM

Why the world cares more about the new coronavirus than the flu

Every year, viruses like influenza kill hundreds of thousands worldwide — yet countries don't respond with lockdowns or airport screenings. Here's why they're doing so over the coronavirus outbreak.

by Nurith Aizenman