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Minnesota struggles to catch up as minority mental health needs grow

Minnesota struggles to catch up as minority mental health needs grow

Despite a yawning need for mental health treatment among people of color, Minnesota's health professions remain overwhelmingly white. Change is happening, but it's a long road.
by Emma Sapong

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Worriers leader says punk is changing and she likes it

Lauren Denitzio says that until recently almost all punk bands like hers were fronted by straight men.
by MPR News Staff

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Photos: Minnehaha Academy joins in prayer after blast

Photos: Minnehaha Academy joins in prayer after blast

Hours after a gas leak triggered an explosion that devastated its upper school campus, members of the Minnehaha Academy community joined together for a prayer service.
by Matthew Hintz

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Stillwater eyes big change as Lift Bridge nears last run

Stillwater eyes big change as Lift Bridge nears last run

The Stillwater Lift Bridge will close to car traffic sometime today (MnDOT won't say when, exactly). After years of traffic woes, many are hoping the bridge's closure transforms downtown.
by Tim Nelson and Peter Cox

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Mpls. council members back curbs on minty tobacco products

Mpls. council members back curbs on minty tobacco products

A committee of the Minneapolis City Council Wednesday morning unanimously approved a proposal to restrict the sale of menthol cigarettes and other mint tobacco products.
by Mark Zdechlik

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Reinsurance approval key to holding down insurance premium hikes

The Minnesota Department of Commerce is now reviewing proposed health insurance premium changes for people who purchase their coverage through the individual market.
by MPR News Staff

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