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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.
The overall number of abortions performed in Minnesota declined by 2 percent in 2018, despite an increase in the number of out-of-state women who traveled to Minnesota for the procedure, according to statistics released Monday by the state Department of Health.
Should you give your pet CBD oil for anxiety?
Many pets will experience noise anxiety this week from fireworks and thunder. The FDA doesn't regulate CBD oil, but it's one option for calming pets.
The science of smiles, real and fake
According to the facial feedback hypothesis, the simple act of putting a smile on your face can boost your mood. But recent research shows pasting on a grin can have mixed results.
More Minn. nursing homes are closing, and rural towns feel the pain
Rural nursing homes tend to be economic engines for the surrounding community, but a combination of tough economics and changing state priorities are forcing dozens of closures.
Authorities ID victims of medical helicopter crash in Brainerd
Authorities have identified the two crew members who died and a third who was injured Friday when a medical helicopter crashed at the Brainerd airport.