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Ag department wants to help farm kids with stress

Ag department wants to help farm kids with stress

State officials say the financial and emotional challenges affecting Minnesota farmers has hit farm kids even harder. Later this month, the state Department of Agriculture will offer two free workshops that give an overview of stressors unique to growing up on a farm.
by John Nguyen

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Doctors slow to adopt tech tools that might save patients money on drugs

Doctors slow to adopt tech tools that might save patients money on drugs

A pricing tool embedded in many prescribing and medical records systems lets doctors see how much each patient is likely to pay out of pocket for medicine. But the tools could be better, doctors say.
by Phil Galewitz

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Squalid conditions, separation from parents can produce long-lasting trauma

Squalid conditions, separation from parents can produce long-lasting trauma

Reports of deplorable conditions in immigrant detention centers holding children have prompted protests in Minnesota and elsewhere. But the children may also develop long lasting mental health problems as a result of separation from caring adults.
by Alisa Roth

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Good news about democracy: It's good for your health

Good news about democracy: It's good for your health

A study finds that for countries worldwide, the "democratic experience" -- through free and fair elections -- plays a larger role than the GDP in easing the burden of chronic diseases.
by Jonathan Lambert

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Trooper returns to the road 13 months after crash with impaired driver

Trooper returns to the road 13 months after crash with impaired driver

The State Patrol keeps the remains of the squad car as a reminder to drivers to wear their seat belts. Sergeant Mike Krukowski says when he looks at the car, he is thankful to be alive.
by Sophia Sura

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