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October 3, 2022 10:20 AM

More than 1 million Minnesotans will get $487 in pandemic bonuses

The money is from a pool of $500 million set aside by the Legislature and governor for bonuses to those who worked in health care, child care, retail, food processing and other professions where working from home in the pandemic wasn’t an option.

by Brian Bakst

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October 3, 2022 5:45 AM

The Nobel prize in medicine has been awarded for research on evolution

This year's Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine has been awarded to Swedish scientist Svante Pääbo for his discoveries on human evolution.

by The Associated Press

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September 30, 2022 5:58 PM

Suicide rates are higher among farmers. Some Midwest states are teaching communities how to help

Farmers die by suicide at a higher rate than the general population. That’s leading Midwestern states to train bankers, veterinarians and agribusiness professionals to be the new front line of defense against farm stress.

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September 30, 2022 4:08 PM

COVID update: Recent declines continue, modestly in some cases, as we head into fall

The latest data out of the University of Minnesota’s Wastewater SARS-CoV2 Surveillance Study, tracking data from seven regions through September 18, shows largely good news over the last month but more of a mixed picture for the one-week change.

by Alyson Clary and Craig Helmstetter

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September 30, 2022 9:14 AM

Hospitals have specialists on call for lots of diseases — but not addiction. Why not?

U.S. overdose deaths have exceeded 100,000 a year, yet few hospitals are equipped to treat patients with addiction. A new kind of treatment team connect patients with help before they're discharged.

by Martha Bebinger

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September 30, 2022 5:00 AM

Photos: Library, mural dedicated to former St. Paul School Board Chair Marny Xiong

Family, friends, colleagues and former teachers were among those in attendance Thursday night for the unveiling of a mural and the dedication of the Marny Xiong Memorial Library at St. Paul's Washington Technology Magnet School.

by MPR News Staff

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September 29, 2022 4:38 PM

Minnesota health officials raise concerns over measles cases

The thirteen cases found between June and September are “several times greater than the number of cases the state sees in a typical year,” health officials said.

by Michelle Wiley

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September 29, 2022 7:43 AM

After being bitten by a rabid fox, a congressman wants cheaper rabies treatments

California Rep. Ami Bera was bitten by a rabid fox on Capitol Hill in April. He's OK, but now, he wants to make sure the cost of the lifesaving treatment isn't a burden for those who need it.

by Wynne Davis

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September 29, 2022 4:00 AM

They were turned away from urgent care. The reason? Their car insurance

Russell Cook expected a quick, inexpensive visit to an urgent care center for his daughter after a car wreck. She wasn't badly hurt, but they were sent to an emergency room — for a much larger bill.

by Sam Whitehead

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September 28, 2022 11:18 AM

More options for people with hearing loss

The Food and Drug Administration decided in August to allow hearing aids to be sold without an exam or prescription. Over-the counter-hearing-aids could be available as soon as October in Minnesota. On Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talked about how to make hearing aids more affordable, accessible and effective.

by Angela Davis, Maja Beckstrom and Sam Stroozas

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