Health

January 22, 2024 4:00 AM

Proposed federal law would put limits on use of $50 billion in opioid settlements

Lawmakers want to ensure the funds are actually used to fight the addiction crisis, not "as a piggy bank for other projects."

by Aneri Pattani

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January 22, 2024 4:00 AM

Abortion opponents rally, emphasize growing number of abortions in Minnesota since legal landscape shifted

Both abortion opponents and access advocates said abortion would again be a key issue at the Capitol and on the campaign trail this year.

by Dana Ferguson and Clay Masters

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January 18, 2024 10:11 AM

Woodbury takes on 'biggest capital project' ever: Rebuilding water treatment facilities after PFAS contamination

The Minnesota Department of Health issued new guidance this week, reducing the threshold for some PFAS’ presence in drinking water, after more research uncovered the harmful “forever chemicals” can cause health problems at a much lower level.

by Cathy Wurzer and Gracie Stockton

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January 17, 2024 4:58 PM

Minnesota cannabis regulators say state will likely need 381 dispensaries at a minimum

A report from the state Office of Cannabis Management offers the first ballpark figure on how many retailers will be needed to run Minnesota’s legal marijuana marketplace.

by Dana Ferguson

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January 17, 2024 12:41 PM

New Minnesota prescription drug board gets up and running but expects industry resistance

A new panel established by the state Legislature will soon begin its work to try to make prescription drugs more affordable for Minnesotans. It’s called the Prescription Drug Affordability Board.

by Mark Zdechlik

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January 17, 2024 11:57 AM

Minnesota company illegally fired woman because she was pregnant

A Minnesota company violated a woman’s civil rights when it fired her because she was pregnant. The Minnesota Human Rights Department called the action “blatant pregnancy discrimination.”

by Dan Gunderson

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January 17, 2024 6:55 AM

Boil water advisory issued for western Minnesota city

According to an alert from Kandiyohi County, there was a loss of pressure in the water system in Raymond — and that might have allowed bacterial contamination to happen.

by Estelle Timar-Wilcox

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January 17, 2024 4:00 AM

Tobacco use is going down globally, but not as much as hoped, the WHO says

In 2022, there were about 1.25 billion tobacco users ages 15 and older, down from 1.36 billion in 2000. But countries around the world had set a bigger goal.

by James Doubek

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January 17, 2024 4:00 AM

What to know about January's annual drug price hikes

Spoiler: There are some decreases this year, too. Here's an overview of the changing prices and what to make of them.

by Sydney Lupkin

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January 16, 2024 4:48 PM

Minnesota finds increased health risk from ‘forever chemicals’

The Minnesota Department of Health has lowered the levels at which perfluorinated chemicals in drinking water pose a health risk. Officials said new research shows there is increased health risks from what are known as “forever chemicals.”

by Dan Gunderson

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