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Substandard health insurance comes with low premiums but high risk
After changes the Trump administration has made, it’s possible to buy health plans that do not comply with the Affordable Care Act without paying a penalty. While those plans may offer dramatically lower premiums, they can leave people on the hook for huge health care bills in the event of serious injury or illness.
After enduring the coldest first two weeks of November since 1991, temperatures over the past week have moderated from a few degrees higher than normal to several degrees higher than normal. MPR’s Cathy Wurzer spoke with climatologist Mark Seeley about this week in weather.
Forest bathers: A slow hike can help your health
Advocates have brought the Japanese practice of “forest bathing” to Minnesota. They say attention-filled walks may improve physical and mental health.
Nickel per single-use store bag approved by Minneapolis City Council
Council members on Friday approved a plan to require grocery stores and other retailers to charge customers 5 cents for every bag they take.
St. Paul's mayor proposes $1.7M to curb violence without adding police officers
At a regular meeting of the St. Paul City Council Wednesday, Carter called his proposal a community-first approach, with more money to reduce police response times and for better services.
Art Hounds: A bluegrass Christmas in Lanesboro
Commonweal Theatre presents the bluegrass holiday musical "Sanders Family Christmas." Plus, Art Hounds recommend American Roots Revue at the Dakota and UNI Arts STP at Cedar Cultural Center.
A cry for help summoned the police — and ended in his death
What happened to Keaton Larson one year ago was not unique. About 1 in 5 fatal police shootings across the country last year involved a person with mental illness.