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High rents outpace federal disability payments, leaving many homeless

High rents outpace federal disability payments, leaving many homeless

Supplemental Security Income, a federal program meant to be a financial floor for people unable to work, hasn't kept pace with inflation. Many recipients are homeless, unable to save for an apartment.
by Fred Clasen-Kelly

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With strike over, Minnesota nurses hope it helped contract negotiations

With strike over, Minnesota nurses hope it helped contract negotiations

Members of the Minnesota Nurses Association at 15 hospitals in the Twin Cities and Twin Ports walked off the job Monday over contract negotiations. Next they will see if the walkout will help at the bargaining table.
by Michelle Wiley

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4 ways the world messed up its pandemic response — and 3 fixes to do better next time

4 ways the world messed up its pandemic response — and 3 fixes to do better next time

A new report from the Lancet Commission sums up the many mistakes that have been made and offers proposals for a more effective global strategy if and when another pandemic should strike.
by Ari Daniel

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What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine boosters

What you need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine boosters

Updated vaccine boosters for COVID-19 are rolling out across Minnesota. MPR News host Angela Davis talks with two infectious disease doctors about the boosters, managing COVID as we head into fall and why this year’s flu season could be a doozy. 
by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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On final day of strike, Minnesota nurses wonder what's next

On final day of strike, Minnesota nurses wonder what's next

Thousands of Minnesota nurses are in the third and final day of a strike affecting more than a dozen hospitals in the Twin Cities and Twin Ports. The union and hospital management remain at odds over pay and staffing concerns.
by Michelle Wiley and Matt Sepic

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The first abortion ban passed after Roe takes effect Thursday in Indiana

The first abortion ban passed after Roe takes effect Thursday in Indiana

Thursday, nearly all abortions must cease in Indiana after state lawmakers passed a full ban in August. Since Dobbs, Indiana has been a destination for those in surrounding states seeking abortions.
by Sarah McCammon

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Poverty and uninsured rates drop, thanks to pandemic-era policies

Poverty and uninsured rates drop, thanks to pandemic-era policies

Child poverty is at a historic low, according to Census bureau data, and the rate of those without health insurance dropped in 2021. But the good news may be short-lived, as policy measures expire.
by Selena Simmons-Duffin and Jennifer Ludden

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Strike of about 15,000 Minnesota nurses continues into second day

Strike of about 15,000 Minnesota nurses continues into second day

Nurses at 15 hospitals in the Twin Cities and the Twin Ports have walked out. The strike, which began at 7 a.m. Monday, is expected to end early Thursday morning. Union officials said no negotiations are currently planned during the strike period.
by Kaila White, Tim Nelson, Michelle Wiley and Cathy Wurzer

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