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March 2, 2022 2:06 PM

Fixing law enforcement's PTSD problem

Trauma is widespread and, if left unhealed, it affects decision making on the job.

by Cathy Wurzer

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March 2, 2022 4:00 AM

Operators blame pandemic staff shortages for group home closures

Since the start of the year, a raft of Minnesota group homes serving nearly 60 people have closed. Their operators blame pandemic-related labor shortages and the closures are leaving families facing difficult decisions about how to care for their loved ones, and putting renewed focus on higher pay for long-term care workers.

by Catharine Richert

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March 1, 2022 9:59 PM

State of the Union attendance required a COVID test. 6 legislators tested positive

To attend Tuesday evening's speech, guests — even those who are fully vaccinated — are required to produce a negative test. Attendees will not be required to wear masks.

by Becky Sullivan

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March 1, 2022 8:45 PM

Flowering medical marijuana now available in Minnesota

Starting Tuesday, everyone who is registered for medical marijuana can apply to get it in its purest form, dried flower.

by The Associated Press

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March 1, 2022 5:01 PM

In 'Healing' a doctor calls for an overhaul of the mental health care system

People in mental health crisis need more than emergency response, argues a leader in the field. They need a continuum of long-term care to put them on the path to recovery.

by Rhitu Chatterjee

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March 1, 2022 4:14 PM

FDA warns against using another powdered baby formula after a 2nd death

The FDA now cautions against using a specific lot of Abbott Nutrition's Similac PM 60/40 after a second infant dies. Abbott voluntarily recalled the specialty product on Monday.

by Rina Torchinsky

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March 1, 2022 1:25 PM

Recovering from addiction has become more challenging during the pandemic

The pandemic has made seeking treatment more difficult for those struggling with addiction. Host Cathy Wurzer talked with William Moyers, vice-president of Hazelden Betty-Ford, about the challenges those in recovery have faced and how others can help.

by Cathy Wurzer and Simone Cazares

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March 1, 2022 11:00 AM

How educator burnout and stress is playing out in Minnesota schools

MPR News host Angela Davis talks with teachers and school staff about the strain of the pandemic, the increase in mental health needs and other challenges of the past two years.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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March 1, 2022 4:00 AM

COVID continues to fade in Minnesota

Cases are dropping, tests results are coming back negative and hospitalizations are down.

by David H. Montgomery

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February 28, 2022 8:45 PM

Pfizer vaccine's protection against COVID wanes quickly in kids ages 5-11, study says

New research out of New York found the protection of the vaccine against infection in kids ages 5 to 11 dropped from 68 percent to 12 percent.

by Vanessa Romo and Rob Stein

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