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Incoming Gov. Walz shapes his environmental, health teams

Incoming Gov. Walz shapes his environmental, health teams

Some giant pieces of Gov.-elect Tim Walz's administration slid into place Thursday when the DFLer decided who would run the state's agriculture, natural resources, health and human services departments.
by Brian Bakst

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To get mental health help for a child, desperate parents relinquish custody

To get mental health help for a child, desperate parents relinquish custody

Doctors told Toni and Jim Hoy their young son needed intensive, specialized care away from home — institutional services that cost at least $100,000 a year. Insurance wouldn't cover the cost.
by Christine Herman

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Warren MacKenzie, world famous potter, dies

Warren MacKenzie, world famous potter, dies

Warren MacKenzie's ceramic pots are sought after by collectors and museums, but he said he was proud of being able to sell them for daily use, on the honor system.
by Euan Kerr

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So, how's the family? 2 experts on quality elder care

There are many challenges when it comes to providing quality care to the elderly. Host Angela Davis spoke with two experts about taking care of aging family and friends in Minnesota.
by Manda Lillie and Angela Davis

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Safely evacuating the elderly in any emergency takes planning and practice

Safely evacuating the elderly in any emergency takes planning and practice

After three hurricanes, a big snow storm and an ice storm, residents and staff of a retirement community in Charleston are starting to view evacuations as the reality of growing old on the coast.
by Rebecca Ellis

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