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WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency as a new form of the virus spreads

WHO declares mpox outbreaks in Africa a global health emergency as a new form of the virus spreads

The Africa CDC previously said mpox, also known as monkeypox, has been detected in 13 countries this year, and more than 96 percent of all cases and deaths are in Congo.
by The Associated Press

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Boyd Huppert isn’t letting his cancer relapse stop him from telling stories, including his own

Boyd Huppert isn’t letting his cancer relapse stop him from telling stories, including his own

The beloved KARE 11 reporter begins a new cutting-edge treatment Monday for his uncurable multiple myeloma. But his absence won’t be felt by viewers, his trademark storytelling will still be seen weekly.
by Cathy Wurzer and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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Hard kombucha soda, THC drink brewer hopes to expand business with marijuana license

Hard kombucha soda, THC drink brewer hopes to expand business with marijuana license

When Ryan Appleby returned from an overseas deployment and found his body couldn’t handle beer anymore, he decided to create his own adult beverage. Embracing the idea of “why pay for your drinks twice,” he’s pioneering new drinks including hard and THC kombucha sodas — and hopes to break into the marijuana market.
by Gracie Stockton

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Abrupt Rainbow Health closure sparks a scramble to fill gaps in care

Abrupt Rainbow Health closure sparks a scramble to fill gaps in care

State and local agencies, former managers and other organizations are hurrying to reconnect clients to help after the sudden shutdown of Rainbow Health, a Twin Cities HIV and LGBTQ+ services clinic.
by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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A 3rd person has died in connection to the listeria outbreak in Boar's Head products

A 3rd person has died in connection to the listeria outbreak in Boar's Head products

Three people have now died connected to the listeria outbreak among Boar’s Head deli meats, the CDC said. A person most recently died in Virginia, adding to earlier deaths in New Jersey and Illinois.
by Ayana Archie

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Inside a medical practice sending abortion pills to states where they're banned

Inside a medical practice sending abortion pills to states where they're banned

As the number of abortions nationwide grows, pregnant people in states with restrictions and bans are getting pills from out-of-state providers. Some say these providers are breaking the law.
by Elissa Nadworny

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What children learn when they play

What children learn when they play

Playtime is important for kids, but they may not be getting enough of it. MPR News guest host Chris Farrell talked about how children learn from open-ended play and how parents and teachers can encourage play for the kids in their lives.
by Chris Farrell and Maja Beckstrom

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First year of legal home grow yields big returns for these medical cannabis patients

First year of legal home grow yields big returns for these medical cannabis patients

Two Minnesota medical marijuana patients who have been growing cannabis in their basements since the state legalized home growing last summer say it’s been “pretty darn rewarding.”
by Nicole Ki

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