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Mpls. startup wants to simplify health insurance

Mpls. startup wants to simplify health insurance

It may not seem like a good time to get into the health insurance business, but a new Minneapolis startup called Bright Health is doing just that.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Mills-Nolan recount in MN 8th may start Monday

Mills-Nolan recount in MN 8th may start Monday

Republican challenger Stewart Mills intends to pay for the one-by-one review of nearly 357,000 ballots in Minnesota's 8th Congressional District. He lost by roughly 2,000 votes to incumbent DFL Rep. Rick Nolan.
by Brian Bakst

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Hallberg's Picture of Health: 'thunderstorm asthma'

Dr. Jon Hallberg, MPR News' regular medical analyst, joined All Things considered to talk more about asthma and what can bring it on.

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Dakota Access pipeline protests' focus turns to courthouse

Dakota Access pipeline protests' focus turns to courthouse

Several criminal complaints against protesters inched their way through the legal system, and a lawsuit alleging excessive force by law enforcement was filed.
by Doualy Xaykaothao

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This taboo Thanksgiving topic could save your life

This taboo Thanksgiving topic could save your life

It may not be a fun discussion, but public health officials hope people will use Thanksgiving to talk with their loved ones about family health and health history.
by Lorna Benson

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Some Minnesotans opting for the trail, not the mall, on 'Black Friday'

Some Minnesotans opting for the trail, not the mall, on 'Black Friday'

With free admission to state parks, Minnesota is at the forefront of a growing nationwide effort to get people to "opt outside" the day after Thanksgiving.
by Dan Kraker

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Appetites: Potato tips from a cook who's obsessed with them

Appetites: Potato tips from a cook who's obsessed with them

Raghavan Iyer says he has a life-long "addiction" to potatoes, and he has no desire for "recovery." That inspired his new book, which he calls a celebration of potatoes.
by MPR News Staff

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With 2-year school, St. Thomas seeks to help low-income students

With 2-year school, St. Thomas seeks to help low-income students

With a combined $18 million in private donations, St. Thomas plans to open the two-year Dougherty Family College next year.
by Peter Cox

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Rochester council deadlocks on vote to allow Uber

Rochester council deadlocks on vote to allow Uber

Some observers say the ridesharing issue is a test of whether Rochester is prepared to accept the changes necessary to become the talent magnet and world-renowned medical destination it hopes to be.
by Catharine Richert

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As winter settles in, so do Dakota Access pipeline protesters

As winter settles in, so do Dakota Access pipeline protesters

Weekend protests sent a message that opponents of the Dakota Access pipeline do not intend to let winter disrupt their efforts to derail the project.
by Dan Gunderson

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