Health

June 3, 2019 4:30 PM

Moorhead girl serves lemonade to care for newborn brother in NICU

A 10-year-old girl started a lemonade stand in Moorhead to help her parents cover medical costs for a newborn brother with some serious health problems.

by Matt Mikus

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June 3, 2019 2:18 PM

Another tick-borne disease to worry about

Called ALSV, the virus causes headache and fever and was found in Inner Mongolia. Scientists say the discovery illustrates how much we still don't know about ticks.

by Susan Brink

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June 3, 2019 9:03 AM

Food insecurity plagues residents around the state

People who can't afford, or don't have access to, healthy food options can incur significant health problems.

by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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June 3, 2019 8:17 AM

FDA food sampling finds contamination by 'forever chemicals'

The levels in nearly half of the meat and fish tested were double or more the only currently existing federal advisory level for any kind of the widely used manmade compounds, which are called per- and polyfluoroalykyl substances, or PFAS.

by The Associated Press

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June 3, 2019 4:00 AM

As baby boomers head for the exits, businesses worry about the workforce

Especially in rural Minnesota where the population is older, businesses are trying to hang onto the experienced workers in their ranks.

by Peter Cox

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June 2, 2019 5:15 PM

Six hospitalized after apparent drug overdose at South St. Paul home

Six people were hospitalized Saturday after apparently accidentally overdosing on an unknown substance in South St. Paul.

by MPR News Staff

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May 31, 2019 7:16 PM

Five years in, Destination Medical Center plan kicks into high gear

A major, 20-year economic development plan in Rochester is moving from the planning phase to a building boom.

by Tom Crann, Kyle Shiely and Megan Burks

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May 31, 2019 3:59 PM

As CBD oils become more popular, the FDA considers whether to set new rules

The marijuana and hemp extract has been touted as a way to ease anxiety and inflammation, despite limited science. Now, the FDA is holding its first public hearing on cannabidiol.

by Allison Aubrey

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May 31, 2019 1:46 PM

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