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U of M fellowship aims to boost rural obstetrics training and keep labor and delivery units open

U of M fellowship aims to boost rural obstetrics training and keep labor and delivery units open

The partnership is launching the new, one-year family medicine obstetrics fellowship next summer to prepare family medicine physicians to provide advanced prenatal, maternity and newborn care in rural communities. The only other fellowship of this kind in Minnesota is at Essentia Health in Duluth.
by Molly Castle Work

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Deadly ATV crashes surge in Minnesota in October

Deadly ATV crashes surge in Minnesota in October

Most fatal crashes occur when ATVs are traveling along roads or in road ditches, not on the state’s trail system. Excessive speed and not wearing seat belts or helmets are common factors.
by Kirsti Marohn

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'Our vote matters, especially now': Native voters share priorities ahead of midterm elections

'Our vote matters, especially now': Native voters share priorities ahead of midterm elections

With midterm elections approaching, voter education events and early voting are underway across tribal communities. A Duluth candidate forum hosted in partnership with the American Indian Community Housing Organization brought together state candidates and voters for an evening of conversation.
by Chandra Colvin

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St. Paul hero receives $1K award for saving kids, driver on runaway school bus

St. Paul hero receives $1K award for saving kids, driver on runaway school bus

Ebro Ahmed jumped into action when a bus driver had a medical incident while driving students home Monday. Twin Cities media maker and philanthropist Sheletta Brundidge surprised the 27-year-old outside his family’s corner store on Thursday morning to thank him.
by Feven Gerezgiher

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Prosecutors: Sex offender, 29, tried to enroll in Maple Grove High School

Prosecutors: Sex offender, 29, tried to enroll in Maple Grove High School

Court documents allege Makayla Lee Craig filled out paperwork claiming to be a 17-year-old named Molly Fox. The criminal complaint said Craig is a registered sex offender from Oregon, who has been out of compliance for the past year.
by MPR News Staff

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Medicaid cuts may cripple Minnesota community health clinics

Medicaid cuts may cripple Minnesota community health clinics

Community health centers statewide are reporting that thousands may lose coverage, adding further strain to an already stressed healthcare system. Southside Community Health Services is preparing for the financial and health impacts of sweeping Medicaid changes.
by Erica Zurek

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St. Paul City Council approves plan to better address unsheltered homelessness

St. Paul City Council approves plan to better address unsheltered homelessness

The resolution passed on Wednesday calls for 60 days of heightened outreach with a housing navigation tent, ahead of any future clearing, as well as the creation of both temporary and permanent shelters that drop several barriers that can prevent people from opting into traditional emergency shelters.
by Cari Spencer

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Rural Voice: Real talk about data centers

Rural Voice: Real talk about data centers

Data centers are a hot topic in rural communities, and southern Minnesota is no exception. MPR News host Kerri Miller heard from many passionate residents when she brought her Rural Voice town hall series to Faribault in late September.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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