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Doctors press Minnesota health systems for more access to abortion medication
As Minnesota abortion care providers ramp up to serve an expected influx of patients from across the Midwest, some doctors are pushing their health care organizations to do more now, including improving access to a drug that’s also used for medication abortions.
Court rulings put spotlight on abortion issue in governor’s race
After monumental court decisions on the federal and state level, abortion is an issue in the race for Minnesota governor. Incumbent Democrat Tim Walz says he will defend access to abortion, while his likely Republican opponent Scott Jensen has been softening his rhetoric around his opposition to the procedure.
World Axe and World Knife Throwing Leagues host U.S. Open tournament in Minneapolis
The World Axe and World Knife throwing leagues are hosting their U.S. Open Tournament this weekend in Minneapolis. Mario Zelaya joined host Cathy Wurzer to talk more about the sport and the tournament this weekend.
Brian Bonner on the latest headlines from the war in Ukraine
This week’s headlines on the war in Ukraine include intensified attacks on civilians in the Donetsk province, the U.N.’s monitoring for violations against children, and U.S. military aid that may not be as generous as expected. To explore these stories and more, MPR News reporter Tim Nelson talked with his longtime friend and colleague Brian Bonner in Ukraine.
Paul Huttner with weather details for July 13, 2022
It’s been a hot and steamy week with some surprising pop-up storms. Let’s get the details and the forecast with MPR’s chief meteorologist Paul Huttner.
Dr. Joi on Minnesota's Black liberation movement
Dr. Joi is a community healer, speaker, and founder of Joi Unlimited and the Healing Justice Foundation and author of the book “Healing: The Act of Radical Self-Care.” Listen to her conversation with Shvonne Johnson on her new organization based in Minneapolis called Pimento Relief Services and leading Black liberation work in Minnesota.