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Reporter’s notebook: How this series on midwives came about

Reporter’s notebook: How this series on midwives came about

MPR News reporter Catharine Richert explains how she started reporting on midwives and home births. The most-important takeaway for her? Discovering the reasons mothers choose these routes for their births.
by Catharine Richert

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Independent rural hospital struggles on — like many

Independent rural hospital struggles on — like many

Some of the most profound health care challenges are playing out in rural parts of the country with dwindling populations that are older and sicker than urban residents. One remote rural Minnesota hospital hobbles along, despite years of operating losses.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Mental health is focus of hearing on police use of deadly force

Mental health is focus of hearing on police use of deadly force

Mental health took center stage as law enforcement officers, county attorneys, elected officials and other community leaders gathered Saturday in Mankato for the second meeting of a state working group on police use of deadly force.
by Alisa Roth

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Feeling insecure? Here are 6 tips to quiet your inner critic

Feeling insecure? Here are 6 tips to quiet your inner critic

Negative thinking can keep you from making social connections. Here's advice from psychologists about how to overcome the sneaky voice in your head that holds you back.
by L. Carol Ritchie

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Archaeological finds show prehistoric babies drank animal milk from bottles

Archaeological finds show prehistoric babies drank animal milk from bottles

The remnants of ruminant milk were found in tiny vessels buried with infants thousands of years ago. Scientists say the ancient baby bottles were sometimes shaped like "mythical animals."
by Emily Vaughn

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Lawmaker stands by Walmart insulin recommendation

Lawmaker stands by Walmart insulin recommendation

A Republican state legislator doubled down Wednesday on his contention that people with diabetes could use an older, cheaper version of insulin.
by Tim Pugmire

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U.S. vaping illness count jumps to 805, deaths rise to 12

U.S. vaping illness count jumps to 805, deaths rise to 12

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said 805 confirmed and probable cases have been reported, up 52 percent from the 530 reported a week ago. At this point, illnesses have occurred in almost every state.
by The Associated Press

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Nurses strike in Duluth avoided after contract is approved

Nurses strike in Duluth avoided after contract is approved

Nurses who work for St. Luke’s Hospital in Duluth had planned to walk off the job next Thursday. But that threat is over after they ratified a tentative contract agreement.
by Tim Nelson

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