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Blue Cross delivers major blow to health reform in Minnesota

Blue Cross delivers major blow to health reform in Minnesota

The insurer has decided to stop selling health plans to individuals and families in Minnesota starting next year. Its smaller subsidiary, Blue Plus, will continue to offer plans on the individual market.
by Mark Zdechlik

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In Duluth, the mighty rhubarb remains a perennial power

In Duluth, the mighty rhubarb remains a perennial power

Rhubarb is sour and its leaves are poisonous. But just keep that kind of talk out of Duluth this weekend. The Rhubarb Festival is Saturday, there are pies to bake and still some rhubarb left in your back yard.
by Dan Kraker

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Do nurses strikes harm patients? It's a definite maybe

Do nurses strikes harm patients? It's a definite maybe

The nurses union says Allina is putting patient safety at risk during the strike, but the company says its replacement staff are sufficient.
by Lorna Benson

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12-year-old pianist to play Twin Cities Jazz Festival

12-year-old pianist to play Twin Cities Jazz Festival

He'll be playing tonight on the main stage in St. Paul's Mears Park, but there are over two dozen venues, mostly in Lowertown, which will host performances over the next three days.

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New drone rules clarify what's legal and what's not

The federal rules on the commercial use of drones take effect in late August.

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As deadly bat disease takes hold in Minn., scientists focus on future

As deadly bat disease takes hold in Minn., scientists focus on future

White nose syndrome threatens to decimate Minnesota's bat population. Researchers are working now to learn more about the bats' summer habitat and reproduction before the full effects of the disease hit.
by Dan Gunderson

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Kristofferson has new lease on life after misdiagnosis

Kristofferson has new lease on life after misdiagnosis

For several years he was being treated for Alzheimer's disease, but then a doctor determined his memory loss was actually caused by Lyme disease.

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U.S. Bank Stadium marks a new chapter in stadium history

U.S. Bank Stadium marks a new chapter in stadium history

Places to watch sports have always played an important role in public life here in the Twin Cities.

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