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Medicaid renewals are starting. Those who don't reenroll could get kicked off
With a pandemic-era rule expiring this month, people on Medicaid will have to re-qualify to keep their coverage. Language barriers, housing instability and computer literacy could stand in their way.
FAQ: What are DFL lawmakers proposing next on abortion?
DFLers at the Capitol are taking another pass at Minnesota’s abortion restrictions and working to set up legal protections against other state’s bans. Here’s what you need to know.
'Do I really need to floss?' and other common questions about dental care
We asked experts to answer five questions about how to properly care for your teeth. Here's what they said about finding a dentist, whitening your teeth at home, and whether daily flossing is necessary.
Frozen strawberries sold at Costco, Trader Joe's, recalled after hepatitis A outbreak
Five people in Washington state got sick after eating frozen strawberries from the same supplier, federal regulatory investigators said. The FDA is urging people to stop eating certain products.
CDC puts much of Minnesota at low risk of COVID this week
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to those who celebrate the holiday! Coincidentally, the CDC’s map of Minnesota’s COVID-19 “Community Levels” is almost entirely green, indicating low risk of COVID throughout the state.
New COVID origins data point to raccoon dogs in China market
Scientists have found raccoon dog DNA comingled with the virus in previously unavailable genetic data, from samples in Wuhan, China shortly after the first human cases were detected. Other experts have not yet verified their analysis.