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Red Cross declares an emergency blood shortage, as number of donors hits 20-year low

Red Cross declares an emergency blood shortage, as number of donors hits 20-year low

The number of people donating blood has dropped 40% over the last two decades, according to the Red Cross. Severe winter weather and illnesses could make an already bad situation even worse, it says.
by Diba Mohtasham

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New documentary on Arik Matson, Waseca officer who sustained severe brain injury

New documentary on Arik Matson, Waseca officer who sustained severe brain injury

It’s been three years since Waseca police officer and father of two Arik Matson was shot while on duty. He survived, but sustained severe injuries to his brain. A new documentary follows Arik and his wife Megan Matson through the process of healing.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Cities with soda taxes saw sales of sugary drinks fall as prices rose, study finds

Cities with soda taxes saw sales of sugary drinks fall as prices rose, study finds

Soda taxes are meant to discourage people from drinking too much sugar, which is linked to a host of bad health outcomes. Cities that imposed the taxes saw a 33 percent decrease in the sale of sugary drinks.
by Maria Godoy

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Supreme Court allows Idaho abortion ban to be enacted, first such ruling since Dobbs

Supreme Court allows Idaho abortion ban to be enacted, first such ruling since Dobbs

Idaho’s “Defense of Life Act” would would make it a crime for “every person who performs or attempts to perform an abortion,” even when the woman’s health is greatly endangered.
by Nina Totenberg

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FDA approves Florida's plan to import cheaper drugs from Canada

FDA approves Florida's plan to import cheaper drugs from Canada

The Food and Drug Administration’s authorization of Florida’s plan to import prescription medicines from Canada is a first. But the state still has hurdles to clear before imports could begin.
by Sydney Lupkin

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Coming soon to Minnesota roadways: Oral tests for marijuana, other drug use by drivers

Coming soon to Minnesota roadways: Oral tests for marijuana, other drug use by drivers

The oral fluid test tools are set to be rolled out this month as part of a pilot project. Initial roadside tests will be able to detect THC, cocaine, opioids, amphetamine, methamphetamine and benzodiazepines.
by Dana Ferguson

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Lawmaker: Raise fertilizer fees to help pay cost of nitrate pollution

Lawmaker: Raise fertilizer fees to help pay cost of nitrate pollution

DFL Rep. Rick Hansen says farmers should pay higher fees for nitrogen fertilizer, the source of the majority of nitrate contamination in southeast Minnesota. Farm groups oppose the idea.
by Kirsti Marohn

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