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Canadian fires trigger southern Minnesota air quality alert

Canadian fires trigger southern Minnesota air quality alert

Affected area include the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, Mankato, Marshall, Willmar, Hutchinson, Ortonville, and the Upper Sioux and Prairie Island Tribal nations. Conditions are expected to improve over the weekend.
by MPR News Staff

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Researchers: Heat illnesses send teens, younger adults to ERs more than others

Researchers: Heat illnesses send teens, younger adults to ERs more than others

When the heat arrives, health officials usually warn of the dangers to the elderly and young, but new research suggests another group may be at risk as well: people age 15 to 34 -- particularly boys and young men.
by Matt Sepic

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End-of-life doulas help patients, families lean into death

The term "death doulas" refers to an emerging trend in palliative care. Similar to birth doulas, end-of-life doulas (as they are also called) provide emotional support and tend to patients' nonmedical needs. Two death doulas talk about their journeys and why nonmedical support is needed in end-of-life care.
by Angela Davis and Karen Zamora

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Teasing kids about their weight may make them gain more

Teasing kids about their weight may make them gain more

A long-term study finds that children who are bullied or shamed for their weight may gain more weight over time than peers who aren't teased.
by Susie Neilson

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Minnesota to see first CBD, hemp regulations in budget bill

Minnesota to see first CBD, hemp regulations in budget bill

As the hemp and CBD industry takes shape in Minnesota, state lawmakers and industry advocates are going through some growing pains. Regulations worked into a budget bill awaiting Gov. Tim Walz' signature concern some in the nascent, but fast-growing industry.
by Nina Moini

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No such thing as the Poop Fairy: Duluth tries whimsy offensive on scofflaw dog owners

No such thing as the Poop Fairy: Duluth tries whimsy offensive on scofflaw dog owners

Every spring, the piles of dog waste that were frozen all winter start to melt. It's a messy, potentially hazardous problem. So the parks department is reminding residents to pick up after their pets.
by Dan Kraker

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Health officials hope to slash Minnesota's new HIV infections

Health officials hope to slash Minnesota's new HIV infections

About 300 people receive an HIV diagnosis each year in Minnesota and the state Health Department's new initiative aims to cut that number to 225 by 2025 and to 75 by 2035.
by Matt Sepic

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