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July 10, 2017 4:00 AM

Parting thoughts: A life on the cutting edge

Dr. Joseph Garamella revolutionized heart surgery and helped save innumerable lives. He became a surgeon in the 1950s, when the most basic principles of open heart surgery were still being worked out.

by Cathy Wurzer

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July 10, 2017 4:00 AM

Minnesota could get the 'all clear' on measles outbreak by end of month

Minnesota health officials hope to declare an end to the measles outbreak later this month, after cases have held steady at 78 for nearly a month.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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July 10, 2017 4:00 AM

Health insurers learn spending more early on can mean savings in long run

Some health plans are beginning to offer free maintenance care for people with chronic health problems. The hope is spending a little more on keeping them early on will save a lot money in the long run.

by Mark Zdechlik

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July 7, 2017 8:59 AM

Adele, Dolly Parton take on Brandi Carlile's 'The Story'

Carlile is performing Friday night at the Basilica Block Party in downtown Minneapolis.

by MPR News Staff

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July 7, 2017 8:42 AM

Lynx's playing style has changed

The Minnesota Lynx travel to Chicago Saturday to take on the Sky.

by MPR News Staff

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July 7, 2017 7:52 AM

July warmer and wetter so far

MPR's Cathy Wurzer spoke with University of Minnesota climatologist Mark Seeley about July's warmer and wetter start, including storms with very localized rains.

by MPR News Staff

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July 7, 2017 4:00 AM

As Mille Lacs closes for walleye, anglers report 'phenomenal' fishing

Walleye fishing on Mille Lacs is catch and release only this year, and it's off limits entirely until July 27.

by Kirsti Marohn

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July 6, 2017 3:58 PM

Minn. immigrants who hoped to serve in military could face deportation

Life is on hold for some recruits after the stalling of a Pentagon program offering legal immigrants expedited citizenship through military service.

by Jeyca Maldonado-Medina

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July 6, 2017 9:50 AM

For parents, uncertainty and fear after Blue Cross-Children's talks fail

A contract dispute with the state's biggest health insurer has left Children's an out-of-network provider. Parents whose children get care at the hospital and clinic system say they are caught in the middle.

by Peter Cox