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January 26, 2023 11:30 AM

Are the risks of sports gambling worth the reward?

The online sports betting industry shows no signs of slowing down. Guest host Chris Farrell talks about the normalization of sports betting, what it means for young adults and their mental health, and the risk of developing a gambling addiction.

by Chris Farrell and Matthew Alvarez

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January 26, 2023 4:00 AM

Many Americans don't know basic abortion facts. Test your knowledge

An NPR/Ipsos poll found widespread confusion on some basic facts about abortion and pregnancy. Can you answer the same questions correctly?

by Laura Benshoff and Alyson Hurt

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January 25, 2023 2:24 PM

More than Walz checks: A deeper dive into the governor’s budget

There’s lots in the new budget Gov. Tim Walz put forward for Minnesota, including funding for post-COVID care and spurring teacher recruitment. Not all of it will attract the same level of attention.

by Brian Bakst

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January 25, 2023 1:10 PM

More than 16 million people bought insurance on Healthcare.gov, a record high

During the latest open enrollment for Obamacare, a record number of people signed up for private health insurance. Now the Biden administration has to pivot to helping people who are at risk of losing Medicaid.

by Selena Simmons-Duffin

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January 25, 2023 5:32 AM

The FDA proposes new targets to limit lead in baby food

Toxic metal can be harmful to developing brains. New lead targets are part of a broad FDA imitative to reduce children's exposure to the lowest levels possible.

by Allison Aubrey and Jane Greenhalgh

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January 24, 2023 5:25 AM

As Sanford, Fairview look to push merger forward, questions about UMN’s role remain

The two health care companies have set a March 31 deadline to complete the merger. The U’s medical school dean says he wants the the university to be part of the deal but worries the deadline is too tight to resolve all of its concerns.

by Michelle Wiley

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January 23, 2023 5:49 AM

FDA considers major shift in COVID vaccine strategy

The new approach would simplify vaccination guidance so that, every fall, people would get a new shot, updated to try to match whatever variant is dominant.

by Rob Stein

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January 23, 2023 4:00 AM

Minnesota, seen as abortion haven, still funds ‘crisis pregnancy centers’

Dozens of anti-abortion centers have received millions of dollars from the state since 2005. Gov. Tim Walz could change this now that Democrats control the Capitol.

by Sam Stroozas

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January 22, 2023 5:20 PM

Abortion foes in Minnesota rally at Capitol on Roe anniversary

Abortion rights opponents are celebrating the U.S. Supreme Court's decision last year to overturn the landmark Roe ruling. Now their efforts are focused on stopping DFL-led efforts to codify abortion protections into Minnesota state law.

by Mark Zdechlik